# NETGEAR Mobile vs Covered

The clearest difference is rating: NETGEAR Mobile at 3.6 against Covered's 3.0. NETGEAR Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Covered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NETGEAR Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

NETGEAR Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NETGEAR Mobile has 1.8K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of NETGEAR Mobile's written reviews are positive against 35% of Covered's.

NETGEAR Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Covered every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NETGEAR Mobile | Covered |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgear-mobile/id457698895/reviews)** | [3.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covered-5g-4g-lte-coverage/id1248884717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 46 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETGEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/394405580) | [Donovan Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/301044643) |

## What reviewers say

### NETGEAR Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netgear-mobile/id457698895)

Manage your NETGEAR mobile hotspot from your phone. Track data usage, monitor connection status and battery life, and control hotspot settings. Stream media directly from supported models.

**Highlights:** Track data usage, Monitor connection and battery life, View connected Wi-Fi devices, Control hotspot power, Configure APN settings, Stream media (M1 Nighthawk only)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Useful app for managing device
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Provides good information and tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Clunky, outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues, app gets stuck in login loop
- Fails to recognize supported devices
- Doesn't save password or login credentials
- Constant pop-ups for terms and conditions
- Displays incorrect or incomplete information

**Requested features**

- Add ability to update firmware from app
- Include more advanced settings and customization options
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add support for more device models
- Provide better data usage tracking and notifications


### Covered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/covered-5g-4g-lte-coverage/id1248884717)

Discover wireless network speeds in your area. Check 5G and 4G LTE performance for different carriers, view individual speed tests on a map, and see average download, upload, and ping data. Plan your moves and travels with confidence.

**Highlights:** 5G and 4G LTE speed tests, View individual speed tests on map, Average download, upload, and ping data, Adjustable search radius (2-90 miles), Intuitive UI for US locations, Fast and Slow result indicator

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent removal of advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NETGEAR Mobile free?

NETGEAR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Covered free?

Covered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NETGEAR Mobile or Covered?

NETGEAR Mobile is rated higher. NETGEAR Mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Covered averages 3.0 from 46 ratings.

### Do NETGEAR Mobile or Covered have ads?

Covered shows ads; NETGEAR Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, NETGEAR Mobile or Covered?

NETGEAR Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Covered every 46 months. Most recently, NETGEAR Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Covered on November 2, 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.*