Comparison

CoverageKit vs Mobile Coverage Map

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

Head to head
About

CoverageKit

Features
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CoverageKit helps you understand and optimize your home WiFi network by tracking which access point is actually serving your device as you move around. DISCOVER THE PROBLEM Ever notice your WiFi drops or slows down in certain spots? Often it's because multiple access points (your router and mesh nodes) are competing for your device, causing constant handoffs. WiFi Rangefinder makes this invisible problem visible. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan your network to discover all routers and mesh nodes 2. Mark your access points so the app knows what to track 3. Walk through your house while the app monitors which AP is serving you 4. View a coverage map showing exactly where each AP takes over KEY FEATURES - Network Scanner Automatically discover all devices on your local network. Identify routers, mesh nodes, and extenders. - Real-Time AP Tracking See which access point is currently serving your device, with estimated signal strength and latency. - Coverage Mapping Walk through your home and generate a map showing which AP covers which areas. - Handoff Detection Get notified every time your device switches between access points. Find the spots where APs are fighting. - Competing AP Analysis Identify which access points have overlapping coverage and are causing connection issues. - Signal Strength Estimation Monitor your connection quality with latency-based signal estimates and dBm readings. - Scan History Save and review past scans to track improvements after adjusting your network. PERFECT FOR - Mesh network users (Eero, Orbi, Velop, Google WiFi, etc.) - Anyone with WiFi dead zones - Network enthusiasts who want to optimize coverage - Troubleshooting slow or dropping connections PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Delete the app and everything goes with it. NOTE: Signal strength readings are estimates based on network latency, not actual radio measurements (iOS doesn't expose RSSI to apps). Results provide helpful guidance for optimizing your network. Requires location permission to map coverage as you walk.

About

Mobile Coverage Map

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Map every 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G tower around you. Free. No ads. No subscriptions. See real cell towers from AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Filter by generation, search any location, and tap any tower for full carrier details including MCC, MNC, band, and cell ID. Download tower data by country for completely offline use. Built-in speed test measures your real ping, download, and upload speeds so you always know what your network is actually doing.

Screenshots

CoverageKit3 screens
Mobile Coverage Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mobile Coverage Map at 15.1 against CoverageKit's 17.6. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
CoverageKit versus Mobile Coverage Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoverageKitMobile Coverage Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREAS LOEKKEN WEFRINGThumbstone Labs

In-app purchases

None

CoverageKit

No in-app purchases

None

Mobile Coverage Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CoverageKit free?
CoverageKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Coverage Map free?
Mobile Coverage Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CoverageKit or Mobile Coverage Map have ads?
Neither CoverageKit nor Mobile Coverage Map shows ads.

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