OpenCellID Alternatives

OpenCellID is described as 'Collaborative project to create a free worldwide database of Cell IDs and their corresponding location area identity' and is an website. There are eight alternatives to OpenCellID, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best OpenCellID alternative is Atalaya, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to OpenCellID are beaconDB, Tower Collector, OpenSignal and openBmap.

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  1. Atalaya icon
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    Atalaya is a cell tower monitor which you can get detailed information about the antenna to which your device is connected, such as its identifiers, technology type, bands in use, and the signal quality with the most representative values.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. beaconDB icon
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    an in-development wireless geolocation database with public domain data dumps - alternative to Mozilla Location Services

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about beaconDB as an Alternative to OpenCellID
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    OpenSource, Free(not as in Beer)ly developed crowd sourced location service. Works good and reliable, quickly growing.

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    • beaconDB is Free and Open SourceOpenCellID is also Free and Open Source
  3. This app collects GPS locations of GSM/UMTS/LTE/CDMA cell towers and sends them to OpenCellID.org database. It is designed to help map the extent of mobile phone network coverage. It is also possible to collect measurements for private purposes and export them to CSV or GPX...

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. OpenSignal icon
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    With OpenSignal you can map cellular coverage, find Wi-Fi hotspots, test and improve your reception & get faster data.

    11 OpenSignal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. openBmap icon
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    Radiocells.org is a community project to collect informations on cell tower and wifi base stations and bring them on a map.

    12 openBmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  6. An all-in-one app for Wi-Fi and VPN connection that helps you optimize and secure your mobile network experience. Whether you're looking to improve your signal quality, locate the best network coverage, or enhance your privacy with a VPN, our app provides the essential tools...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  7. NetMonster collects, shows and stores information about nearby cell towers. Each tower has its unique set of identifiers and NetMonster will show you them.

    13 NetMonster alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
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