Comparison

TV Antenna Pointer vs Cell Tower Locator & Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Antenna Pointer

This app helps you find the best direction to point your TV antenna for optimal reception. It displays broadcast towers and available free channels based on your location, making it easier to access live sports and popular shows in HD.

Highlights
  • Locates broadcast towers
  • Shows available free channels
  • Helps find best antenna direction
  • Displays towers within 50 miles
  • Offers installation tips
Features
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Use the TV Antenna Pointer to setup your antenna so you can watch the most popular shows, live sports and events for free in HD quality from the leading TV networks. To get the most over-the-air TV channels, you need to make sure your TV antenna is pointed in a specific direction. The Free TV Project’s TV Antenna Pointer helps you easily find the best location to put your indoor, attic, or outdoor over-the-air TV antenna. Based upon your location, the app will show you all the broadcast towers within a 20, 35 and 50 mile range. You can then zoom in to see exactly where you need to point your antenna to get the best possible reception. In addition, you can click on a specific broadcast tower to view all its related TV channels that you can access for free. The Free TV Project is an educational resource for all-things “over-the-air”. We are passionate about over-the-air and making it as accessible to you as possible and our mission is to help you discover the amazing benefits of free over-the-air broadcast TV. Researching products and services can be an overwhelming (and time consuming) task. We have done the hard work so you don’t have to— researching the benefits of over-the-air, providing you with expert installation tips and offering free online tools that will help you discover the networks, shows and channels available to your area via OTA TV. Our online tools can help match you with the right antenna based on where you live and your broadcast signal quality. If needed, we can also help recommend installation services so you have the best experience possible.

About

Cell Tower Locator & Map

Locate nearby cellular network towers on a map to understand and improve your mobile connection. View detailed information about each tower, including network type and signal strength, and test your internet speed.

Highlights
  • View nearby cell towers on a map
  • Detailed tower information (operator, network type, signal strength)
  • List of closest towers with distances
  • Filter towers by network type (5G, 4G/LTE, 3G)
  • Built-in internet speed test
Features
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Looking to enhance your mobile network connection in the US or abroad? Cell Tower Locator & Map is your go-to tool for finding nearby cellular coverage data and improving your signal strength. Whether you're at home or on the go, this app makes it easy to open the map and locate antenna sites around you, helping you stay connected wherever you are. App Features: - View all nearby cell towers on a map with a rich visual representation of their locations relative to you. - Tap on any tower on the map to access detailed info, including the cellular operator, network type (5G, 4G/LTE, 3G), signal strength, or other technical data. - In addition to the map display, the app provides a list of the closest towers, with their distances from your current location. - Apply filters to show only towers of a specific network type, such as 5G, 4G/LTE, or 3G, making it easier to find the coverage you need. - Evaluate your internet connection speed with the built-in speed test feature. - Cell Tower Locator & Map is ideal for those who want to stay informed about their mobile network and optimize their connection. Whether you're in an area with unstable signal or frequently traveling to new places, this app-based signal finder is a must-have. It's like having a cellmapper right in your pocket! Subscription Options: Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew, and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the subscription plan you choose. Privacy Policy: https://infinitefy.pro/celltowers/Privacy-Policy.pdf Terms of Use: https://infinitefy.pro/celltowers/Terms-and-Conditions.pdf

Screenshots

TV Antenna Pointer3 screens
Cell Tower Locator & Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cell Tower Locator & Map at 4.2 against TV Antenna Pointer's 3.5. Cell Tower Locator & Map also leads on ratings volume (276 vs 15). TV Antenna Pointer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cell Tower Locator & Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TV Antenna Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cell Tower Locator & Map holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell Tower Locator & Map has 276 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of TV Antenna Pointer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Cell Tower Locator & Map's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TV Antenna Pointer versus Cell Tower Locator & Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Antenna PointerCell Tower Locator & Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (15 ratings)4.2 (276 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15276 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE.W. Scripps CompanyInfinitefy OU

Customer experience

TV Antenna Pointer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%

Cell Tower Locator & Map

All ratings272 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative67.9%

Bugs and requests

TV Antenna Pointer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cell Tower Locator & Map

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App shows no towers
  • Map zoom resets
  • Spinning wheel of doom
  • Incorrect tower locations
  • Features locked even after payment

Requested features

5 requests
  • Provide instructions
  • Unlock more features in free version
  • Offer a buyout option
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow map zooming without resetting

In-app purchases

None

TV Antenna Pointer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cell Tower Locator & Map

Subscriptions3
  • Cell Towers Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Cell Towers Pro$7.991 Month
  • Cell Towers Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Antenna Pointer free?
TV Antenna Pointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cell Tower Locator & Map free?
Cell Tower Locator & Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Antenna Pointer or Cell Tower Locator & Map?
Cell Tower Locator & Map is rated higher. TV Antenna Pointer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cell Tower Locator & Map averages 4.2 from 276 ratings.
Do TV Antenna Pointer or Cell Tower Locator & Map have ads?
Cell Tower Locator & Map shows ads; TV Antenna Pointer does not.

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