# Coverage Map vs Cell Surveys

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coverage Map at none against Cell Surveys's 2. Coverage Map also leads on ratings volume (815 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cell Surveys's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell Surveys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Coverage Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cell Surveys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coverage Map has 815 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Coverage Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cell Surveys's.

Coverage Map ships an update fortnightly, Cell Surveys every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coverage Map | Cell Surveys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-map/id6447767167/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-surveys-signal-heatmap/id6760023256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **815** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coverage Map LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682531184) | [Dwas Woot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882376084) |

## 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


### Cell Surveys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-surveys-signal-heatmap/id6760023256)

This app transforms your iPhone into a signal survey tool, passively collecting cellular data as you move. Visualize coverage with heatmaps, track mileage for deductions, and analyze signal performance with detailed charts and an AI assistant. It offers parcel-level data and prioritizes user privacy by storing data on-device.

**Highlights:** Passive cellular signal collection, Coverage heatmaps and dead zone identification, On-demand surveys for various signals, Automatic mileage tracking for deductions, Parcel-level property data, AI assistant for data analysis, Privacy-focused on-device data storage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cell Surveys Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Cell Surveys Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coverage Map free?

Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cell Surveys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coverage Map or Cell Surveys?

Cell Surveys is rated higher. Coverage Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 815 ratings, while Cell Surveys averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Coverage Map or Cell Surveys have ads?

Coverage Map shows ads; Cell Surveys does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coverage Map or Cell Surveys?

Coverage Map ships an update fortnightly, and Cell Surveys every 9 days. Most recently, Coverage Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cell Surveys on October 24, 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.*