# Data Clock — Buy data by the minute

> Buy mobile data by the minute for flexible and affordable usage. (iPhone/iPad app by 2degrees Mobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-clock/id1203636332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [2degrees Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/584269102)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-clock/id1203636332/reviews.md

## What is Data Clock?

Buy data in small or large amounts to be used whenever you want. It’s ideal for long bus rides, waiting rooms or getting you through until your plan renews. 

It’s also good for when things get tight, with prices starting at under $1 for 15 minutes.

## Key features

- Buy data in small or large amounts
- Use data whenever you want
- Ideal for long trips or waiting
- Bridge gaps until plan renews
- Affordable pricing options

## What do users think of Data Clock?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💰 Affordable data pricing compared to competitors
- ⏰ Free hourly data allowance saves money
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎮 Data Piñata gamification feature engaging
- 🌐 Good network coverage in remote areas
- ✅ Helpful customer support team

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
- ⚠️ Constant 'maintenance' downtime
- 🔌 Requires internet to purchase more data
- 📵 App won't load on mobile data only
- ⏳ Slow data processing and syncing
- 🚫 Unreliable free hour feature
- 💸 Expensive data pack pricing
- 🔄 Poor integration with main 2Degrees app
- 📲 Frequent unnecessary notifications
- ❌ Registration and login issues
- 🎯 Data Piñata prizes don't appear in account
- 🔐 2FA SMS codes not received

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App displays 'Yikes! Something went wrong' error repeatedly
- Sidebar screen stuck issue
- Blank screen when purchasing data
- Registration code verification failing
- Login code timeout and delivery delays
- Free hour not appearing in account
- Data Piñata winnings not credited
- App logs out during holiday periods
- Number keyboard appearing unexpectedly
- Glitching prevents scrolling
- Top-up balance not refreshing
- App requires deregistration/reregistration to sync balance
- Free hour not showing for some users
- Data Clock unavailable during peak times
- Cannot purchase data packs - redirects to App Store loop
- Hotspot data consumption issue

**Most requested features**

- Lock screen widget showing remaining time
- Pause button to stop data consumption
- In-app Data Piñata game instead of external link
- Automatic cycling codes for Data Piñata
- Notification reliability improvements
- Cellular iPad support
- 4G instead of 3G for free data
- Data usage monitor within app
- Maintenance notifications to users
- Longer data pack duration options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-clock/id1203636332/reviews.md

### 1/5 — trash

*2026-08-20*

doesn’t let me in

### 1/5 — stuck on sidebar screen

*2026-03-21, version 4.18.3*

Great job guys

### 2/5 — terrible

*2026-03-18, version 4.18.3*

bugs out all the time

### 1/5 — Unnecessary app

*2026-01-31, version 4.16.0*

It makes no sense to have to download another app just to use a function that already existed in the old app. What is the actual reason for this change?

The result is an experience that feels inconvenient and unnecessary, taking up storage space for something most users only need occasionally. Instead of simplifying things, this has made them more complicated.

Honestly, I’d like to know who in your marketing or product team thought this was an efficient idea, because from a user’s perspective, it isn’t. This feels like a step backwards in usability.

### 1/5 — Data Piñata prizes bogus

*2026-01-29, version 4.16.0*

Any gift vouchers you win during the Data Piñata promo cannot be redeemed, always met with “invalid code”

### 3/5 — Bills payments

*2026-01-18, version 4.16.0*

Does not have access to bill payment

### 1/5 — Data piniata

*2025-12-14, version 4.16.0*

Data piniata has stopped being available through the app and now i have to put in the like in safari but even when i play it it says i have won 45 minutes or something the never appears in my account, absolutely useless m, the event is also not over as i still see 30 second unskippable ads for dats piniata being available for the summer

### 1/5 — 2 Degrees is purposely inconvenient.

*2025-12-11, version 4.16.0*

I’ve notice that during the holiday period, the data clock app always logs itself out.

Due to a high volume of people using the app in the holiday seasons, 2 degrees purposely logs people out of data clock to maintain their data usage and cuts access off for this period until less users are using the app.
So beware that if you top up to use the data clock that you will have no access over the holiday period, when you need it most…..

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work - major bug

*2025-12-11, version 4.16.0*

Tried using it after a break. It opens to the the 2degrees logo and Bizarrely the number keyboard appears when it shouldn’t. Otherwise it’s completely in-operational. Please fix asap.

### 2/5 — Not letting me buy more data because I haven’t used enough?

*2025-11-11, version 4.15.0*

It comes up with ‘you need to use some data before you buy more’ LIKE WHAT? Ever since data Pinata came back it’s been playing up

## Frequently asked questions about Data Clock

### What does Data Clock do?

Data Clock allows you to buy mobile data in flexible amounts, which you can use whenever you need it. It's designed to provide data for specific situations, like long journeys or when your regular data plan is insufficient.

### How does Data Clock pricing work?

Pricing starts at very affordable rates, with options for buying data by the minute. You can purchase small or large amounts, making it a cost-effective solution for temporary data needs.

### When would I use Data Clock?

This app is ideal for situations where you need data temporarily, such as during long bus rides, while waiting, or to cover you until your main mobile plan renews. It's also useful if your budget is tight and you only need a small amount of data.

### Is Data Clock free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. Monetization comes from the purchase of data bundles through in-app purchases, allowing you to buy exactly the amount of data you require.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.25.0 — 2026-08-30

We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve the app experience

### 4.24.0 — 2026-08-02

We've been working behind the scenes to squash bugs and improve the app experience

### 4.23.2 — 2026-07-19

We've been working hard behind the scenes to squash bugs and improve the app experience

### 4.22.2 — 2026-06-30

We’ve been working behind the scenes to squash bugs and improve the app experience

### 4.21.1 — 2026-05-12

We've been working behind the scenes to squash bugs and improve the app experience

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