Top 24 Apps Similar to RF Signal Tracker
SignalCheck Pro
SignalCheck allows users to check thetruesignal strength of their connections. Unlike the standardAndroidsignal bars, which typically only display the 1xRTT (voiceandlow-speed data) signal strength, SignalCheck will show youdetailedsignal information about all of your device'sconnections,including 1X, GSM, EV-DO or eHRPD (3G), LTE (4G), andWi-Fi.Special thanks to S4GRU for their tremendous support ofSignalCheckfrom the beginning! Visit http://www.S4GRU.com forup-to-the-minuteinformation and discussions about Sprint's NetworkVision strategy,as well as talk about devices and other cellularnetworks. There isa SignalCheck discussion thread too!SignalCheck will display LTE Cell ID information on mostdevicesrunning Android 4.2 or higher, and some HTC devices onearlierAndroid versions. SignalCheck was one of the first (if notTHEfirst) Android apps to provide this information to users. LTEbandinformation is available for some providers, and frequenciesaredisplayed on some HTC devices.A configurable SignalCheck widget can be added to your homescreen,showing your realtime connection type and signalstrengths.SignalCheck also displays the current connection type along withthecarrier name for each connection, even while roaming. Sprintusersare instantly able to see if they are on the new 800 or 2500MHz(Spark) networks, part of Network Vision!One of the best features of SignalCheck are thenotificationicon(s). A user-customizable icon shows your dataconnectionstrength in the notification area at the top of thescreen, andmore details can be seen in the pulldown menu. Yoursignal strengthis always at the top of the screen along with yourother icons.. noneed to open the app to check your connections. Theicons arecustomizable, showing signal bars, connection type,digital signalstrength in dBm, or connection type with signalstrength. Asecondary icon can be enabled to always display the1xRTT signalfor users who wish to compare their signal strengthsrealtime. Allof this is customizable from within the app! Users canconfigurethis to automatically start when their device boots up iftheychoose to.SignalCheck can also notify the user with optional audioand/orvibrating alerts when a 4G LTE connection is discovered. Thisishandy for users traveling in new cities, or if yourcarrier'snetwork is being upgraded -- know immediately when youhave ahigh-speed connection! Sprint users can also enable alertstonotify them when they connect to 800 SMR.Curious as to which tower you are connected to? SignalCheck willnotonly show you the ID, but also the street address of the 1Xtower orsector on most CDMA networks! Clicking on the addresswillautomatically show the location through your mapping app. Userscanalso add custom "Site Notes" for each site they connectto.SignalCheck has an option to quickly reset your dataconnectionsfrom within the app (root required on Android 4.2+).Another optionallows users to start checking their signals as soonas theirdevice boots, enabling the notification icon(s)immediately.SignalCheck provides easy access to advanced Android screens suchasData, Debug, Engineering, EPST, and Field Trial, along withBatteryInfo, Field Trial, Mobile Networks, and Wi-Fi info. Thesescreensare already available on most Android devices, but areonlyaccessible by special dialer codes.SignalCheck is a great complement to the Sensorly app, allowingyouto check your signal strengths and map them out so other userscansee the data as well.This app has also been referred to as Signal Check, SignalCheckLTE, LTE Signal Check, and LTE Checker, among other things.Userschecking their signals on the Sprint network will see themostbenefit from this app as their Network Vision nationwideupgraderolls out, but Boost, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile,andinternational users can also check their signals and seedetailedinformation about their connections.
PandwaRF 1.15.3
PandwaRF is a RF analysis tool with a sub-1 GHzwirelesstransceivercontrolled by a smartphone or a PC. Its purposeis tocapture,display & transmit RF data very easily. It canbeconnected toan Android smartphone using BLE or USB, and toLinuxusing USB. Itis based on the well-known RfCat & Yard StickOnetools with theTexas Instruments CC1111 RF transceiver, but withalot of newfeatures, making PandwaRF the perfect portableRFanalysis tool.Cheaper, simpler, smaller than a SDR.Hardwarerequired! You can buythe PandwaRF hardwareathttp://pandwarf.com/.
SSA Capture RF Geotagger 2.0.5.0
Get detailed network parameters such as signal strength,UL/DLspeeds, cell ID etc. directly on your Android smartphoneanddisplay the data in overlay on geotagged photos for easysharing.SSA Capture is the simplest and fastest way for RFtechnicians toreport back to base after field operations, or forend users to lettheir service providers know of any issue in thenetwork. Simplytake a picture through the app - the overlay textwill display yourprecise location and all relevant signalparameters - and click“share” to send! Captured images and theiroverlaid data aredisplayed on a convenient map-based interface,making photos ofdifferent locations easy to find. App highlights: -Supports 3G,LTE, 5GNR(NSA) and Wi-Fi signal logging, and basic 2Gsignal level- Performs UL/DL throughput tests - Displays networkparameters andlocation coordinates on photos - Allows users to addtext tocaptured images - Uses geotagging to display captured imageson aGoogle Maps-based interface Tutorials: - PPSwalkthrough(recommended for use on PC): http://goo.gl/immYj7 -PDF:http://goo.gl/ygKAFl NB: SSA Indoor displays networkparametersrecorded by your mobile phone – unfortunately, somedevices do notmeasure all signal parameters available, and othersmay lackprecision in their readings. SSA Indoor cannot guaranteetheaccuracy of your Android device’s signal measurement.
