Comparison

Cellular Tower vs APRSSwift

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

Head to head
About

Cellular Tower

Optimize your mobile network with tools to find the strongest Wi-Fi and cellular signals. Locate nearby cell towers, enhance connection stability, and secure your browsing with a built-in VPN. Ideal for improving signal quality and privacy.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi and Mobile Signal Optimization
  • Cell Tower Locator
  • VPN for Secure Browsing
  • Network Type Filtering (5G, 4G/LTE, 3G)
  • Connection Stability Insights
  • Public Wi-Fi Analysis
Features
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An all-in-one app for Wi-Fi and VPN connection that helps you optimize and secure your mobile network experience. Whether you're looking to improve your signal quality, locate the best network coverage, or enhance your privacy with a VPN, our app provides the essential tools you need. Application Features: Wi-Fi and Mobile Signal Optimization: Analyze and enhance your network connection by locating the strongest signal areas and nearest cell towers. Cell Tower Locator: View real-time data on nearby mobile towers to determine the best position for a stable connection. VPN for Secure Browsing: Protect your online activity with a built-in VPN, ensuring privacy and security while connected to public Wi-Fi or mobile networks. Network Type Filtering: Easily identify and connect to the best available network, including 5G, 4G/LTE, and 3G, based on real-time tower locations. Connection Stability Insights: Understand network strength and performance to optimize call quality and data speed. Public Wi-Fi Analysis: Assess available Wi-Fi networks and choose the most stable and secure option for your needs. Our application is the perfect solution for those who want to stay connected, secure, and in control of their mobile network. Whether you're in an area with an unstable signal, frequently traveling, or looking for a reliable VPN and Wi-Fi management tool, our app has you covered. Terms of use:https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/CellTowers/termsofuse_en.html Privacy policy:https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/CellTowers/privacy-policy.html

About

APRSSwift

Track and message on the APRS network with your amateur radio callsign. View nearby stations on a live map, exchange text messages, and decode various packet types. Supports multiple connection methods and includes an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Live APRS map with station tracking
  • Two-way APRS messaging
  • Full packet decoding
  • Multiple connection methods
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • SmartBeaconing for adaptive beaconing
Features
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APRSSwift brings the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to your Apple devices — a native, universal amateur-radio app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Report your position to the APRS network, watch nearby stations move on a live map, read a real-time packet log, and exchange APRS text messages — all with your own callsign. FEATURES • Live map with APRS symbols, station tracks, and your own location • Connect via APRS-IS (Internet), a TCP KISS TNC, a Bluetooth TNC (Mobilinkd), or the built-in AFSK sound modem (1200 baud — no extra hardware) • Full packet decoding: position, Mic-E, compressed, objects, items, status, weather, messages, and telemetry • SmartBeaconing — adaptive beacon rate based on speed and turns • Two-way APRS messaging with acknowledgements • Station list with distance, favorites, and proximity alerts • Maidenhead grid locator, metric or imperial units, and dead reckoning • Post APRS objects, send status reports, and view weather & telemetry charts • Apple Watch app: beacon, grid, and nearby stations on your wrist APRSSwift is designed for licensed amateur radio operators. A valid callsign is required; your APRS-IS passcode is generated automatically from it. 73!

Screenshots

Cellular Tower4 screens
APRSSwift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APRSSwift at 100% against Cellular Tower's 20%. APRSSwift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Cellular Tower's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 2) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). 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. Cellular Tower sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and APRSSwift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APRSSwift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cellular Tower has 5.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Cellular Tower's written reviews are positive against 100% of APRSSwift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cellular Tower ships an update fortnightly, APRSSwift every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cellular Tower versus APRSSwift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellular TowerAPRSSwift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr AlekseevSevket Bugra CANATA

Customer experience

Cellular Tower

All ratings5,257 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative77.1%

APRSSwift

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cellular Tower

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shows non-existent towers
  • Compass feature not working
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Filter by 5G/4G/3G
  • Indicate signal strength and band information
  • Ability to search for specific towers

APRSSwift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Cellular Tower

Subscriptions14
  • Cellular Finder Week$0.997 Days
  • Cellular Finder Month$1.991 Month
  • Cellular Finder Week2 variants$2.997 Days
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  • Cellular Finder Week$3.997 Days
  • Cellular Finder Week$4.997 Days
  • Cellular Finder Week$6.997 Days
  • Cellular Finder Month2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Cellular Tower Locator - Year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Cellular Finder Week$9.997 Days
  • Cellular Finder Month$14.991 Month
  • Cellular Tower Locator - Year3 Days trial2 variants$24.991 Year
  • Cellular Tower Locator - Year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Cellular Tower Locator - Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Cellular Tower Locator - Year3 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

APRSSwift

One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$9.99
  • Large Support$99.99

Questions

Is Cellular Tower free?
Cellular Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APRSSwift free?
APRSSwift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cellular Tower or APRSSwift?
APRSSwift is rated higher. Cellular Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while APRSSwift averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cellular Tower or APRSSwift have ads?
Cellular Tower shows ads; APRSSwift does not.
Which is updated more often, Cellular Tower or APRSSwift?
Cellular Tower ships an update fortnightly, and APRSSwift every 5 days. Most recently, Cellular Tower was updated on October 25, 2026 and APRSSwift on October 25, 2026.

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