# NetMonitor Cell Signal Logging

> Cellular network 2G / 3G / 4G monitoring (for mobile networks engineers)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.v\_a\_v.netmonitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.v_a_v.netmonitor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ru.v_a_v.netmonitor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vitaly V
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 717,630
- **Rating:** 3.72 / 5 (2,038 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.68
- **Last updated:** 2021-02-10
- **First published:** 2016-06-22
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 4.39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.v_a_v.netmonitor)
- **Website:** [https://vavsoftware.000webhostapp.com](https://vavsoftware.000webhostapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vavsoftware.ru/privacy.html](https://vavsoftware.ru/privacy.html)

## Description

NetMonitor Cell Signal Logging is a powerful Chrome extension designed for mobile network engineers to monitor 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular networks effectively. It supports Android 4.3 and higher, providing online monitoring of GSM, WCDMA, and LTE signals. Users can view signal strength directly in the Status Bar or notifications and utilize widgets for quick access.

The extension features comprehensive offline data logging with the capability to store over a million measurements. It allows exporting data in CSV and KML formats, supports external BTS files for enhanced cell data, and displays network technology and signal strength on interactive maps. The pro version adds CDMA support, dual SIM monitoring, Android Wear notifications, customizable themes, and advanced site exploration tools.

Designed to help engineers analyze and optimize cellular network performance with ease, NetMonitor is free, ad-free, and continually updated for better device compatibility. It offers valuable tools like background data collection, measurement statistics, and database export for thorough network analysis.

## Rankings

- #82,395 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, users like NetMonitor Cell Signal Logging for being lightweight, well organized, simple to use, and effective at monitoring signal strength and frequency bands, with a handy widget and privacy-friendly stance (no tracking). However, recurring issues include mandatory location permissions and background location usage, map display problems, and device-specific compatibility/start-up failures. Some users question RSSNR values/units and report odd permission prompts (photos, calls) or missing Pro version settings. Addressing permissions, map reliability, and cross-device compatibility would likely improve user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Lightweight and resource-efficient
- Privacy-friendly with no tracking
- Widget support for quick monitoring
- Simple, well-organized and practical UI
- Reliable signal strength and frequency band monitoring

### Cons

- Requires location permissions (often always-on), raising privacy and battery concerns
- Map display/viewing issues or difficulty seeing maps
- Device compatibility/start-up problems on some devices (LG LM-K500, Poco X3 Pro) or permissions prompt failures
- Confusing or questionable RSSNR values/units and lack of clear settings in Pro version
- Unnecessary or concerning extra permission requests (photos, calls)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.v_a_v.netmonitor)