Comparison

Coverage Map vs Rubu Player

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

Head to head
About

Coverage Map

This app provides a crowdsourced map of cellular network performance and coverage across the US, Canada, UK, and Puerto Rico. Users can view real-time speed test data, compare carrier performance, and check signal strength in specific areas. It also includes a built-in speed test to contribute to the map.

Highlights
  • Crowdsourced speed test map
  • Real-time performance data
  • Download, upload, and latency details
  • Carrier and network type filters
  • Built-in speed test functionality
  • Signal strength mapping (US only)
  • Data-driven coverage reports (US only)
Features
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Coverage Map helps you find the #1 cell phone carrier in your area. It is a crowdsourced map of cellular networks in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico with more countries launching soon. SPEED TEST MAP (All Countries) • Highly accurate: see real-world performance reported by users • Real-time: map updates in real-time as new data comes in • Rich detail: tap any square to see download speeds, upload speeds, and latency for all carriers in that area • Powerful filters: filter by carrier, LTE/5G, download speeds, upload speeds, or see your speed tests only • Helpful color profiles: default, heat map, and best carrier help you visualize and understand the data • Easy to understand: see what carrier performs best in an area at a glance with the Best Carrier color profile BUILT-IN SPEED TEST (All Countries) • Test your speeds: see how fast your LTE or 5G connection is by running a speed test • Accurate results: get accurate results for download speed, upload speed, and latency • Recurring tests: run up to 500 recurring tests automatically and customize the pause duration between tests • Set a data limit: limit how much data the app can use • Tag your tests: tag a test as indoor, outdoor, driving, or other • Improve the Speed Map: running a speed test automatically contributes to the fastest-growing crowdsourced map of cellular networks (note: if your country is not currently supported, when we do launch in your country all of your tests will instantly be mapped and will show up on the map) SIGNAL STRENGTH MAP (US only) • Check reception: see where each carrier has great, good, or poor coverage • Compare coverage footprints: toggle between carriers to see how coverage footprints compare in different areas • Data for every location: the Signal Strength Map uses data from the FCC Broadband Collection, which has coverage data for the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii COVERAGE REPORT MAP (US only) • Data-driven reports: the Coverage Report Map aggregates all available data points to generate detailed reports of cellular coverage & performance in every state, county, city, and ZIP code • Percentage covered: see what percentage of an area each carrier covers • Weighted median: see weighted median values for download speed, upload speeds, and latency for a better picture of real-world cellular performance • Carrier rankings: see what carrier ranks best for coverage, speed, reliability, and overall performance in every area • Distribution graphs: see the distribution graphs for download speeds, upload speeds, and latency • Performance by time of day: see how data speeds vary over the course of day as network traffic picks up Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://coveragemap.com/privacy-policy

About

Rubu Player

This smart IPTV player lets you stream content from various sources, manage multiple playlists, and cast to your TV. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and replay for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Content Search
  • Multiple Playlists Support
  • Chromecast Compatibility
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
  • AirPlay Integration
  • Replay Functionality
Features
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Introducing Rubu: Your Ultimate IPTV Streaming Solution Are you seeking to liberate yourself from the constraints of conventional TV? Look no further than Rubu, an avant-garde smart IPTV player that revolutionizes your television watching encounter. With its revolutionary features and potent capabilities, Rubu unveils a realm of boundless entertainment prospects. Unleash the Power of Rubu: Rubu stands as an embodiment of the forthcoming television era, furnishing an array of attributes meticulously crafted to elevate your streaming expedition: Content Search: Exhausted from sifting through an abyss of choices? Rubu's robust search functionality empowers you to effortlessly locate the movies, TV series, and live channels your heart desires. Multiple Playlists Support: Cater to your diverse entertainment predilections by incorporating multiple m3u files or Json and curating distinct playlists. Seamlessly oversee and alternate between them for a bespoke experience. Chromecast Compatibility: Elevate your viewing rendezvous by wirelessly streaming movies, series, live channels, and online content directly onto your TV through Chromecast integration. Picture in Picture (PiP): Why settle for a solitary channel when you can luxuriate in the simultaneous display of two? The Rubu PiP feature empowers you to watch two disparate channels or videos side by side in a suspended window. AirPlay Integration: Seamlessly synchronize your Apple device with your TV via AirPlay, granting you the privilege of savoring harmonious streams on the expansive screen. PiP harmoniously collaborates with AirPlay, engendering an even more immersive involvement. Recent Additions: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest content inclusions. Rubu ensures you stay abreast of newly infused movies, series, and live channels. Replay Functionality: Overslept a live broadcast? Rest easy, for Rubu's replay capabilities have you covered, endowing you with the autonomy to catch up on live channels at your leisure. Discover Rubu: The Smart IPTV Player: Embark on an odyssey of entertainment unlike any other by acquiring Rubu. Immerse yourself in a universe of movies, series, and TV shows, all readily accessible at your fingertips. Bid adieu to confinements and embrace the unadulterated potential of your television. Important Note: The illustrations provided serve as a visual aide and do not depict actual video content. Rather, they offer a glimpse into the user-friendly interface of Rubu. It is imperative to acknowledge that Rubu and its progenitor do not furnish digital content. Users are accountable for furnishing their individual content to fully harness the app's prowess. It is strongly advised to meticulously review the terms prior to usage.

Screenshots

Coverage Map4 screens
Rubu Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Coverage Map at 4.7 against Rubu Player's 1.0. Coverage Map also leads on ratings volume (798 vs 1). Rubu Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coverage Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Map has 798 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Coverage Map versus Rubu Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoverage MapRubu Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (798 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings798 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoverage Map LLCRUBU LLC

Customer experience

Coverage Map

All ratings798 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.8%

Rubu Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Coverage Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes when viewing maps
  • Speed test failures and timeouts
  • Inconsistent speed test results
  • Incorrect location detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Low data mode
  • Offline coverage map downloads
  • Ability to set test duration and frequency
  • Display cell tower locations
  • Expand to international coverage

Rubu Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Coverage Map

No in-app purchases

None

Rubu Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coverage Map free?
Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rubu Player free?
Rubu Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coverage Map or Rubu Player?
Coverage Map is rated higher. Coverage Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Rubu Player averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Coverage Map or Rubu Player have ads?
Coverage Map shows ads; Rubu Player does not.

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