Coverage Map Reviews

The ability to run consecutive speed tests is awesome, but there should be an unlimited test option for the roadtrip convenience. I have also noticed that CoverageMap does not trigger midband connections as easily as a Ookla speedtest, meaning your tests may not actually denote the possible speeds available in your area, I think CoverageMap needs to be more data hungry in how the speedtest runs. I also want the tests to be able to be ran in the background at full speed, just like ookla, this would make long distance testing great and with less bad/ low performing tests. Overall CoverageMap is on its way to greatness.

I really like that a speed test feature has been included in CoverageMap. However something I have been noticing is the speeds it shows are not as accurate compared to ookla’s speed test. Coverage map speed test is always half or more less than what ookla reports using two of the Chicago servers (I do not have access to pro so I cannot test those servers). It is not as dependable until this is fixed.

I love that CoverageMap is made by an actual person and not a company. It seems to work well and I commend that. My issue are the permissions, there is no reason you need to access all types of personal data like photos and identifying assets. Please restrict permissions to only what’s truly needed. And please explain the need for those truly needed for app functionality. Otherwise it can only be assumed this data mining which makes this typical legit app that still operates like spyware. Yes the big developers do this but is a shameful strategy. I accept you need some return on work developing unless it’s truly a charitable app for the masses. Data mining is a shameful practice!

So far I’m reading this out of three out of five because I don’t see any way to actually upload the data for your data test that they are claiming to be using to create CoverageMap. CoverageMap only has 40 users and it looks a little suspect that everybody is giving them 45 star reviews without really getting into the nitty-gritty of it all. how does an app like this get built if it’s not collecting raw data? And if there’s no easy way to collect raw data, did they really collect the Rada? And then the underlying questions for me is who actually owns this LLC?

We have to be careful because this could be just another sophisticated marketing plot by wireless carriers. of which they are many.

It’s great and works reliably. However, the speed test function could use some fixes. I’ll run a continuous speed test on Verizon’s network, and a lot of the time, the ping times out, even in areas where’s there’s great signal and where other apps are usable (Ookla speed test).

To resolve this, toggling airplane mode on and off seems to fix it. Stopping the test and restarting doesn’t seem to fix this. Neither does closing and then opening CoverageMap . But even then, the issue is very persistent. After about three tests, the ping times out and continues to do that repeatedly.

It seems to only happen on Verizon’s network too. I’ve run continuous speed tests on AT&T and T-Mobile and there’s rarely an issue.

I’ve also upgraded my phone and still experience the issue.

Other than that, CoverageMap is really useful and I’m glad it exists.

When zoomed in the resolution is great. However, when you zoom out the hexagons quickly get grouped together into larger averaged hexagons. This can leave the impression of service in areas when there is clearly no service once you zoom in. It would be nice if the averaging is not performed until you zoom out much further. This is especially the case on iPads where you have so much more useable screen than a phone.

Downloading the FCC coverage map for offline use would also be great. Typically I want to see coverage when I am road tripping and when I am trying to see when or where I will get coverage back, there is already no coverage so I can’t see the map.

CoverageMap is nicely designed and easy to understand. I have one suggestion, could you include a data manager for those of us on prepaid phone plans, with included notification warnings when you reach certain data thresholds before hitting your data cap. This would be very useful and appreciated.

Love love love CoverageMap it is so nice so I know when I’m traveling where I should get the Sims in for what carrier and where do how to service will be when I go traveling to see what I should do but the only thing is the search is extremely inaccurate and I put it into it more deserted area. It shows the AT&T and T-Mobile have the best coverage but in reality when I tested it out, there is no service whatsoever with them but with Verizon is great service in that area so it’s not really working right I don’t know I hope this encouraging someone to fix this

I recently discovered CoverageMap and I like it so far but i would like to see few small improvements.
Can it run multiple / continuous tests in the background or does it need to be in a foreground? Can you add results filter to filter out results based on date? For instance i would like to see only data from the last 3 or 6 months, not from 2 years ago? Also, can you add an option to run continuous tests based on time? For instance if my drive will be 45 minutes l, i would like to set my test to also run for 45 minutes that why i could collect the results on my route.

I’m so surprised to see T-Mobile dominating in the nation for their 5G best Average download speed which to me is more useful than who’s the fastest in 1 area, it lets me know that T-Mobile really does have majority of America covered with reliable fast speeds. I use to be a huge Verizon fan for their 4G LTE but I gotta say after looking at CoverageMap for everything and all 3 carries, T-mobile really is on top now with their 5G by a long shot. I think I’m gonna switch to T-mobile and it’s a little cheaper :) Amazing app!!

I strongly recommend everyone who runs speed tests on any cellular network in the United States to use CoverageMap, and (currently in beta) they now allow you to run speed tests right from CoverageMap without the extra hassle and having to export data from one app and upload. I’ve also personally used CoverageMap to compare network performance in some of my common areas I frequently travel and has helped me set up the dream Dual SIM configuration.

Ever since ookla gobbled up root metrics and canceled their amazing app I’ve been looking for a replacement. I don’t want to just do speed tests. I wanted a map where I could see real speed test data instead of the fake coverage maps carriers provide. Want to know if your vacation rental will have service and what the service will be like? This is CoverageMap for you. And it even has a multiple speed test mode so I can help fill out the map while driving hands free. Wow best app I’ve seen in a long time.

Way better than the typical Speed Test app. Stetson did an amazing job building CoverageMap. You can do speed tests directly in CoverageMap now and it gets added to the coverage map in real time. I have fun going to different locations and running tests to contribute to CoverageMap. This is my go to app over the Verizon map since it gives you actual speeds. As someone who works remote, CoverageMap is perfect. You can see a map of all your speed tests and results from all over.

I will definitely be populating this map because I work and live just outside town.

CoverageMap is easy to use and see what the best service provider is. Not a lot of data in southern Colorado but I’ll be adding some.

CoverageMap helped me pick the best service provider because my current one is slow in the areas where I commute.

I am recently retired iPhone iPad user who was supported by GOVT IT for my entire career. So it’s been a learning curve trying to figure out best plans for my husband‘s home insurance sales business. We travel a lot from Colorado to California and Washington as well as the East Coast. I was able to decide that T-Mobile is way better than Verizon and a lot cheaper so we’re switching.;-)

Coverage is half the story, often 5 bars doesn’t correlate to fast internet. This is the best way to truly know what kind of internet you’ll have in a given location.
This is user sourced data, if you don’t see a test at a given location you can contribute that data right from CoverageMap ! I love the leaderboard aspect as well.

Its a great app to find coverage and i like contributing to it but i only wish i could set the multiple test data limit over 100gb so i dont have to keep restarting it after that since 100gb gets used quickly. I used to be able to do that but now its not an option.

I’ve been waiting for ages for a good app that’s solely based on user uploads. Just real results aggregated for everyone to see. It’s super easy to export your data from SpeedTest or other apps and import it into here. Huge fan of the formatting, would love a personal map of all the places I’ve run speed tests.

I’m really a fan of CoverageMap. 👏

Download it earlier this morning and it’s a breath of fresh air when it comes to Speedtest apps.
So many great features, that others just do not provide.

The ability to run multiple speed tests automatically is fire!

Also you can set the number to run and the seconds between each Speed-test.
You can also set a gigabit limit — and have it to refresh/restart that at the beginning of your next billing cycle.

It’s now on my home-screen replacing the previous well-known Speed test app. ✔️

5 ⭐️

I’ve been waiting for a crowd-sourced app to see what coverage looks like for the carriers, and CoverageMap goes above and beyond! The UI is quick and fluid, and I love how easy it is to upload your speed tests (tap settings, then tap Sign in with Apple, and there’s an upload CSV button!). Plus, the leaderboards drive my competitiveness to go out and run some tests! Thank you to the Coverage Map team for your hard work!