CellMapper

Advanced network information and crowd sourced cellular coverage and tower maps

CellMapper.net · cellmapper.net.cellmapper

3.3 out of 5 (7 ratings) 1M+ downloads v5.6.5 7.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.6.5 (369)
Updated: Jan 25, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 7.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Aug 3, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (5 sensitive)
Website: cellmapper.net
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

CellMapper is an app by CellMapper.net in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 5.5.4, the APK grew from 3.8 MB to 7.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.0. It asks for 24 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.6.4. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.3out of 57 ratings

5 ★14%
4 ★43%
3 ★14%
2 ★14%
1 ★14%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v5.6.5

- Fixed n41 showing up when n38/n7 used - Fixed wrong 5G gNB ID lengths for some providers - Updated libraries - Updated translations

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

CellMapper displays advanced 2G/3G/4G/5G (NSA and SA) cellular network information and can also record this data to allow you to contribute to our crowd-sourced coverage maps. CellMapper works on both tablets and phones running Android 7.0 or higher. Features - Displays low level cellular network information data along with frequency band calculations (for some providers) - Reads cellular frequencies and bandwidths on supported Android 7.0+ devices - Displays a map of both coverage and individual tower sector coverage and bands - Supports Dual SIMs devices - Frequency calculator (GSM, iDEN, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, and NR) Note: The data on the site and within the app is generated shortly after it is uploaded, it may take up to a few days to appear. Currently supported networks: - GSM - UMTS - CDMA - LTE - NR Visit and follow us: Reddit Facebook Twitter Visit our our website cellmapper.net . Permissions Why does CellMapper need so many permissions? "make and manage phone calls" - This is required to get low level network data from your device "access to device location" - In order to map and contribute, we will need to know where the data was recorded from your device. Older versions of Android: android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION - To get CellID information android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION - To get GPS location android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - To get Cellular network information android.permission.INTERNET - To connect to server to download map data / upload data android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - To write external CSV file if no internet connection android.permission.READ_LOGS - To read Samsung Field Test Mode data on Android 4.1 and earlier (despite what the dialog says, the app cannot read your browsing history unless your browser write it to the system log) android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE - To read info about airplane mode / network settings android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - To start at boot time (if enabled) android.permission.VIBRATE - To vibrate on CellID change (if enabled) android.permission.WAKE_LOCK - For phones that do not support 4.2+ CellID Support, to ensure they report correct data android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - To write external CSV file and debug report

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.5.4. Since v5.6.3 it requires Android 7.0+.

v5.6.5 LATEST Jan 25, 2026 7.2 MB TRUSTED v5.6.4 Jun 12, 2026 7.2 MB TRUSTED v5.6.3 Dec 12, 2025 6.2 MB TRUSTED v5.5.4 Dec 12, 2025 3.8 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “CellMapper.net” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Ivan Zupan, OU=Development, O=CellMapper.net, L=Vancouver, ST=BC, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:B7:A7:2E:2E:B3:A1:1F:F7:DD:8E:E0:65:1A:17:B4:59:CD:15:B0
File MD5d821f8129d54b2cd9ce555c24fe4f499
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (24)

CellMapper requests 24 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) cellmapper.net.cellmapper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Oppo oppo component safe (custom) oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use component (custom) com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps

CellMapper APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of CellMapper for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 5.5.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 5.5.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is CellMapper free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the CellMapper APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d821f8129d54b2cd9ce555c24fe4f499.