Coverage Map vs FlexPeak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
FlexPeak
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FlexPeak helps PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot customers understand hourly electricity prices, plan energy use, and monitor performance over time. The PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program uses prices that can change throughout the day. FlexPeak gives you a clear way to view those prices, identify lower-cost and higher-cost hours, and make more informed decisions about when to use electricity. Features include: Hourly Price Chart View PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing data in an easy-to-read chart. Quickly see how prices change across the day and identify the best times to shift flexible energy use. Widgets Keep an eye on current pricing from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. EV Charging Calculator Estimate EV charging costs based on your battery level, target charge, charging speed, and current hourly prices. FlexPeak Pro helps you plan charging sessions around lower-cost periods. Usage Analysis Import your PG&E usage data and analyze how your electricity use lines up with hourly pricing. Review more than 7 days of usage analysis with FlexPeak Pro. Price Monitoring Check current and upcoming prices so you can stay aware of changing energy costs throughout the day. Custom Settings Configure your provider, rate plan, circuit ID, price offset, and price thresholds to match your setup. Tessie Integration Optionally connect FlexPeak to Tessie using your own Tessie API key to support sending your charge schedule to your car. Privacy-Focused Design FlexPeak is designed to process your settings, imported usage data, and analysis on your device. PG&E login happens through PG&E’s standard website, and imported usage files are analyzed locally. FlexPeak is useful for customers who want to better understand the PG&E Hourly Flex Pricing Pilot Program, plan EV charging, and evaluate how daily energy decisions affect costs. FlexPeak Pro FlexPeak Pro unlocks additional features, including the EV charging calculator and extended usage analysis beyond 7 days. Disclaimer FlexPeak is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PG&E, GridX, Tessie, or Tesla. PG&E is a trademark of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Tesla is a trademark of Tesla, Inc. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coverage Map at none against FlexPeak's 1. Coverage Map also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). FlexPeak's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. FlexPeak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coverage Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Coverage Map | FlexPeak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (798 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 798 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coverage Map LLC | Lucas Albert Dewey |
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
FlexPeak
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Coverage Map
No in-app purchases
FlexPeak
- FlexPeak Pro$4.99
Questions
Is Coverage Map free?
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Do Coverage Map or FlexPeak have ads?
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