Comparison

Coverage Map vs GridWise Ohio

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

GridWise Ohio

Easily compare natural gas and electricity supplier rates across Ohio. Find the best deals for your home by comparing fixed and variable plans, and understanding your utility's default rates. Get smart analysis and energy education to make informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Compare gas and electric supplier rates
  • View SCO and PTC default rates
  • Analyze fixed and variable plans
  • Check term lengths and fees
  • Smart analysis of effective cost
  • Energy education resources
Features
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GridWise Ohio helps you compare natural gas and electricity supplier rates in Ohio so you can find the best deal for your home. Choose your gas and electric utility, and instantly see how supplier rates stack up against the SCO (Standard Choice Offer) and PTC (Price to Compare) —the default rates set by the state. COMPARE GAS RATES • See your utility's current SCO rate • Compare fixed rate plans from Ohio suppliers • View term lengths, cancellation fees, and monthly fees at a glance COMPARE ELECTRIC RATES • See your utility's current PTC rate • Compare electric supplier offers side by side • Find plans with no early termination fees SMART ANALYSIS • Rates are ranked using effective cost, factoring in monthly fees • Variable plans hidden • Best-value plans are surfaced automatically ENERGY EDUCATION • Learn how Ohio's energy choice system works • Understand the difference between your utility and your supplier • Get tips on when to lock in a fixed rate and how to switch FREE & PRIVATE • No account required • No data collection — your selections stay on your device Built for Ohio residents who want to make smarter energy decisions without the hassle.

Screenshots

Coverage Map4 screens
GridWise Ohio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coverage Map at none against GridWise Ohio's 1. Coverage Map also leads on ratings volume (784 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). GridWise Ohio's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, monetization model 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. GridWise Ohio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coverage Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GridWise Ohio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Map has 784 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Coverage Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of GridWise Ohio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coverage Map ships an update fortnightly, GridWise Ohio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Coverage Map versus GridWise Ohio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoverage MapGridWise Ohio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (784 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings784 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoverage Map LLCokan oguz

Customer experience

Coverage Map

All ratings784 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral10.6%
Negative22.0%

GridWise Ohio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GridWise Ohio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Coverage Map

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GridWise Ohio

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Coverage Map free?
Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridWise Ohio free?
GridWise Ohio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coverage Map or GridWise Ohio?
GridWise Ohio is rated higher. Coverage Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 784 ratings, while GridWise Ohio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Coverage Map or GridWise Ohio have ads?
Both Coverage Map and GridWise Ohio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Coverage Map or GridWise Ohio?
Coverage Map ships an update fortnightly, and GridWise Ohio every 3 days. Most recently, Coverage Map was updated on September 27, 2026 and GridWise Ohio on September 13, 2026.

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