# Coverage? vs Coverage by Broadband Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coverage by Broadband Map at 100% against Coverage?'s 44%. Coverage by Broadband Map also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Coverage?'s advantage is ratings volume (452 vs 1) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Coverage by Broadband Map is free to download; Coverage? costs $4.99 up front. Coverage? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Coverage by Broadband Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coverage by Broadband Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage? has 452 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Coverage?'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Coverage by Broadband Map's.

Coverage? ships an update every 3 months, Coverage by Broadband Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coverage? | Coverage by Broadband Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage/id388815949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-by-broadband-map/id6761551471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **452** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Steps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/371852083) | [Coverage Critic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890246683) |

## What reviewers say

### Coverage?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage/id388815949)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Overlay and compare cellular carrier coverage maps directly on your device. Ideal for travelers, this app helps you research and plan your connectivity across the USA and Canada, even without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Overlay and compare carrier maps, Offline map access, Coverage for USA and Canada, View 5G, LTE, and roaming areas, Regional level maps, Supports major US and Canadian carriers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Carrier Maps and Satellite Maps. | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlock Canadian Carrier Maps | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Helpful for travel planning and RV trips
- 📊 Useful for comparing carrier coverage visually
- 🔄 Regular updates with new features
- 💰 Good value for years of use

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Coverage maps often inaccurate in real-world testing
- 💸 Deceptive pricing model with hidden subscription costs
- 🐛 Memory leak causing device overheating
- ⚠️ Outdated maps between updates
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features (HD maps, tower locations)

**Reported bugs**

- Memory leak causing high CPU usage and device overheating
- App crashes when viewing HD maps with subscription
- Subscription status not recognized after purchase
- Restore purchases functionality not working
- Subscription renewal conflicts (shows expired while still active)

**Requested features**

- 5G and 5G millimeter wave coverage maps
- 4G/LTE coverage option (previously removed)
- Cell tower location display
- Boost Wireless native 5G coverage
- Roaming type indicators (HSPA+, 3G, 2G, voice-only)


### Coverage by Broadband Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-by-broadband-map/id6761551471)

This app displays detailed broadband coverage maps across the US, combining FCC data with crowdsourced information. Users can view coverage for major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, with options to filter by technology such as 5G.

**Highlights:** FCC broadband data integration, Crowdsourced data refinement, Carrier-specific coverage maps, Technology filtering (e.g., 5G), US-wide coverage display, Native coverage focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coverage? free?

Coverage? costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Coverage by Broadband Map free?

Coverage by Broadband Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coverage? or Coverage by Broadband Map?

Coverage by Broadband Map is rated higher. Coverage? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while Coverage by Broadband Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Coverage? or Coverage by Broadband Map have ads?

Neither Coverage? nor Coverage by Broadband Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coverage? or Coverage by Broadband Map?

Coverage? ships an update every 3 months, and Coverage by Broadband Map monthly. Most recently, Coverage? was updated on September 23, 2026 and Coverage by Broadband Map on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*