# CellMapper vs Coverage by Broadband Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coverage by Broadband Map at 100% against CellMapper's 6%. Coverage by Broadband Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). CellMapper's advantage is ratings volume (682 vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellMapper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Coverage by Broadband Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coverage by Broadband Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellMapper has 682 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of CellMapper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Coverage by Broadband Map's.

CellMapper ships an update every 3 weeks, Coverage by Broadband Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellMapper | Coverage by Broadband Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmapper/id6733219269/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-by-broadband-map/id6761551471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **682** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harshit Tyagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776912818) | [Coverage Critic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890246683) |

## What reviewers say

### CellMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmapper/id6733219269)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Locate nearby cellular towers on an interactive map, providing details on 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G networks. Enhance your mobile signal or explore network coverage in your area with real-time data and tower information.

**Highlights:** Real-time tower locations, 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G tower details, Interactive map integration, Detailed tower information, Network coverage exploration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design
- ⚡ Stable performance without crashes
- 🗺️ Helpful for understanding cellular infrastructure
- 🔍 Useful for comparing carrier coverage across locations
- 📊 Proper tower display and filtering functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($20+ paywall)
- 🔒 Most features locked behind premium subscription
- 📱 Misleading freemium model with no usable free features
- ❌ Inaccurate or fabricated tower data
- 📍 Shows towers in impossible locations (fields, houses, water)

**Reported bugs**

- Cell towers not loading or displaying
- App crashes and freezing
- Map zoom functionality not working
- Location detection failing
- Inconsistent tower data between free and paid versions

**Requested features**

- Free trial period before requiring payment
- Carrier identification for each tower
- Network type filtering (4G, 5G, LTE, 3G)
- Signal strength visualization
- Ability to manually select preferred towers


### Coverage by Broadband Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage-by-broadband-map/id6761551471)

This app displays detailed broadband coverage maps across the US, combining FCC data with crowdsourced information. Users can view coverage for major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, with options to filter by technology such as 5G.

**Highlights:** FCC broadband data integration, Crowdsourced data refinement, Carrier-specific coverage maps, Technology filtering (e.g., 5G), US-wide coverage display, Native coverage focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellMapper free?

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

### Is Coverage by Broadband Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CellMapper or Coverage by Broadband Map?

Coverage by Broadband Map is rated higher. CellMapper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Coverage by Broadband Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CellMapper or Coverage by Broadband Map have ads?

Neither CellMapper nor Coverage by Broadband Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CellMapper or Coverage by Broadband Map?

CellMapper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Coverage by Broadband Map monthly. Most recently, CellMapper was updated on October 17, 2026 and Coverage by Broadband Map on October 15, 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.*