Comparison

Cell Tower Locator vs NetProbe

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

Head to head
About

Cell Tower Locator

Visualize cellular network infrastructure on a live map. Identify 5G, 4G, and 3G towers near your location to understand network coverage and find optimal signal strength.

Highlights
  • Live cell tower map
  • Find 5G antennas
  • Filter by network type
  • View tower details
  • Perform speed tests
  • Display signal information
Features
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Cell Tower Locator shows you every cell tower and antenna around you, live on the map. Find 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G towers near your location and see real network coverage wherever you go. Whether you're hunting for the strongest signal, checking the 5G rollout in your area, or just curious about the antennas around you, Cell Tower Locator puts the whole network on a single, easy-to-read map. FEATURES • Live tower map – See 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G cell towers around you in real time • Find 5G – Instantly spot the nearest 5G (NR) antennas • Smart filters – Filter the map by network type: 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G • Tower details – Tap any tower for MCC, MNC, Cell ID, range and sample data • Speed test – Measure your real download, upload and ping • Signal info – See your current connection type and carrier at a glance • Worldwide coverage – Powered by the OpenCellID community database WHY CELL TOWER LOCATOR • Find the best spot for signal at home, at work or on the road • Understand why your connection is fast or slow • Track 5G coverage as it expands in your city • A clean, fast, easy-to-use antenna finder and coverage map CELLTOWER PRO Unlock unlimited tower searches, advanced filters and the speed test with CellTower Pro. Available as a weekly or yearly subscription with a free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription in your account settings after purchase. Download Cell Tower Locator and see the signal around you. PRIVACY POLICY https://meliann.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-For-Cell-Tower-Locator-2ef476f8f04180ad945dcb2cc01b742e?pvs=73 TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NetProbe

This app transforms your mobile device into a comprehensive network diagnostics toolkit. It allows you to discover all connected devices on your Wi-Fi, visualize your network topology, and perform security checks on open ports and TLS certificates.

Highlights
  • Network device discovery
  • Interactive network topology map
  • Open port and security risk assessment
  • Ping, Traceroute, Port Scan
  • DNS, WHOIS, ASN lookups
  • TLS Certificate Inspector
  • Wake-on-LAN
  • Scan history and comparison
Features
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NetProbe turns your iPhone or iPad into a serious network diagnostics toolkit — the kind of thing IT pros keep on their laptop, now in your pocket. DISCOVER YOUR NETWORK Scan your Wi-Fi to find every device connected to it — routers, laptops, phones, smart TVs, printers, and smart home gear. NetProbe identifies device vendors, MAC addresses, and open ports using standard, sandbox-safe techniques (ARP, mDNS/Bonjour, SSDP). SEE IT MAPPED OUT An interactive network topology map shows how every device connects, with search, filtering, and live status — so you can actually see your network instead of guessing at it. KNOW WHAT'S EXPOSED A plain-English health score flags risky open ports, weak TLS certificates, and other signals before someone else finds them — turning a scan into an actual security checkup. A COMPLETE TOOLKIT • Ping — check connectivity to any host • Traceroute — trace the route to a host, hop by hop • Port Scan — scan common or custom TCP ports • DNS Lookup — A, MX, TXT, CNAME, SRV records • WHOIS Lookup — domain and IP registration info • ASN Lookup — find who announces an IP address • Subnet Calculator — CIDR ranges at a glance • TLS Certificate Inspector — check expiry, chain, and strength • HTTP Header Inspector — see exactly what a server returns • Website Security Check — headers, HSTS, CSP, and TLS in one pass • Wake-on-LAN — wake a sleeping device remotely • LAN Info — your IP, subnet, router, and Wi-Fi details SAVE AND COMPARE Every scan is saved to history automatically, so you can compare two scans and see exactly what changed on your network — a new device, a port that opened, a device that disappeared. WIDGET & SHORTCUTS Add the NetProbe widget to your Home Screen for an at-a-glance network summary, and use Siri Shortcuts to kick off a ping or quick scan hands-free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN NetProbe does not run its own servers and includes no ads, tracking, or analytics. Scan results and history are stored on your device. When iCloud Sync is enabled, history and saved devices sync through your private iCloud account using Apple CloudKit; the NetProbe developer cannot access that private data. You can manage iCloud Sync in Settings. Network discovery scans your connected local network; diagnostic tools contact the host or service you choose. Reports leave the app only when you export or share them. NetProbe is for home users who want to understand their network, and for professionals who want real diagnostics without opening a laptop.

Screenshots

Cell Tower Locator4 screens
NetProbe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetProbe at 5.0 against Cell Tower Locator's 4.1. NetProbe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Cell Tower Locator's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cell Tower Locator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. NetProbe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetProbe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell Tower Locator has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cell Tower Locator ships an update every 2 months, NetProbe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cell Tower Locator versus NetProbe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCell Tower LocatorNetProbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas Gustavo MelianNicholas Boults

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cell Tower Locator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
None

NetProbe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cell Tower Locator free?
Cell Tower Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetProbe free?
NetProbe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cell Tower Locator or NetProbe?
NetProbe is rated higher. Cell Tower Locator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NetProbe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cell Tower Locator or NetProbe have ads?
Neither Cell Tower Locator nor NetProbe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cell Tower Locator or NetProbe?
Cell Tower Locator ships an update every 2 months, and NetProbe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cell Tower Locator was updated on November 5, 2026 and NetProbe on October 31, 2026.

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