# Coverage Map vs Rubu Player

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coverage Map | Rubu Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-map/id6447767167/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubu-player/id6463143367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **798** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coverage Map LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682531184) | [RUBU LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704135300) |

## What reviewers say

### Coverage Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-map/id6447767167)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 User-friendly
- 🚀 Large data collection
- 👍 Detailed coverage maps
- 👍 Crowdsourced data
- 🚀 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🔍 Inaccurate coverage maps in some areas
- 🔍 Missing some carrier information
- 🔍 Limited options for customization

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Rubu Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubu-player/id6463143367)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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