# CellMapper vs SignalScout

The clearest difference is device support: CellMapper at 3 against SignalScout's 1. CellMapper also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellMapper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and SignalScout sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | CellMapper | SignalScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (758 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmapper/id6733219269/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **758** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harshit Tyagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776912818) | [Silverwood LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893833411) |

## What reviewers say

### CellMapper

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

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


### SignalScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signalscout-cell-tower-map/id6779822061)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Signal Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tower Champion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bars | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CellMapper free?

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

### Is SignalScout free?

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

### Do CellMapper or SignalScout have ads?

Neither CellMapper nor SignalScout shows ads.

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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.*