OpenSignal vs cell2gps

Struggling to choose between OpenSignal and cell2gps? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenSignal is a Network & Admin solution with tags like network, coverage, mapping, crowdsourcing, wifi, cellular.

It boasts features such as Crowdsourced cellular and Wi-Fi signal maps, Network speed tests, Signal strength and connection quality tracking, Carrier coverage comparisons, Wi-Fi network mapping, Cell tower and Wi-Fi hotspot mapping and pros including Free to use, Easy to understand signal maps, Helpful for finding dead zones and weak signals, Good for comparing carrier coverage.

On the other hand, cell2gps is a Travel & Location product tagged with cell-tower, signal-strength, gps-alternative.

Its standout features include Estimates location based on cell tower connections and signal strengths, Does not require GPS access, Can approximate locations for basic mapping needs, Lightweight and efficient for basic location services, and it shines with pros like Works without GPS access, Provides approximate locations for basic needs, Lightweight and efficient, Can work indoors where GPS may not.

Feature	OpenSignal	cell2gps
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Travel & Location

Product Overview

OpenSignal

Description: OpenSignal is a free app that allows users to map cellular, Wi-Fi, and other signals in their area. It crowdsources data from users' devices to build maps showing the coverage and performance of various networks.

cell2gps

Description: cell2gps is a software tool that estimates a mobile phone's location using its cell tower connections andSIGNAL STRENGTHS. It can approximate locations without using GPS.

Key Features Comparison

OpenSignal Features

• Crowdsourced cellular and Wi-Fi signal maps
• Network speed tests
• Signal strength and connection quality tracking
• Carrier coverage comparisons
• Wi-Fi network mapping
• Cell tower and Wi-Fi hotspot mapping

cell2gps Features

• Estimates location based on cell tower connections and signal strengths
• Does not require GPS access
• Can approximate locations for basic mapping needs
• Lightweight and efficient for basic location services

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenSignal

Pros

• Free to use
• Easy to understand signal maps
• Helpful for finding dead zones and weak signals
• Good for comparing carrier coverage

Cons

• Limited features compared to paid version
• Accuracy depends on crowd-sourced data
• Drains device battery

cell2gps

Pros

• Works without GPS access
• Provides approximate locations for basic needs
• Lightweight and efficient
• Can work indoors where GPS may not

Cons

• Less accurate than GPS
• Requires cell tower data which may not always be available
• Privacy concerns around use of cell tower data
• Accuracy varies based on cell tower density

Pricing Comparison

OpenSignal

• Freemium

cell2gps

• Free
• Open Source