Comparison

Databit vs Data Usage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Databit

Monitor your mobile data usage in real-time to avoid overage charges and optimize your data plan. Get precise tracking, customizable notifications, and historical data insights to ensure you're not overpaying or underutilizing your service.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage metrics
  • Low data usage notifications
  • Extended daily usage charts
  • Export data history to CSV
  • Automatic billing day reset
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Manual calibration option
Features
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Once you ran out of data, your carrier charges you for every extra MB. The problem? You are unsure when you reach the limit. Our solution? Databit. Databit allows you to visualize in real time your data usage. Just swipe right on your device’s lock screen or tap to open the app. Making use of your device’s 64-bit architecture, Databit delivers a precision up to 1 byte, the same precision used by your mobile carrier. Is your mobile carrier really honest? We hope so, yet you can’t be sure. Not tracking your data consumption allows mobile carriers to charge you extra for nothing without you even knowing. Or what’s worse… are you paying for a service you are not using at its maximum? If your data usage is way lower than your plan’s limit you can downgrade to a smaller plan. That’s an instant money saver your mobile carrier doesn’t want you to know. We’ve received over 1,692 emails from people from around the world telling us their concerns, data plans, experiences with mobile carriers and app feedback. The result? We’ve crafted a robust yet friendly app to monitor your data usage. Features: • Real time metrics • Receive notifications when your data is low • Extended daily usage chart • Export all your history in CSV format • Daily usage chart • Two available widgets • Automatically reset the data on the billing day • Calibrate the app manually if needed • Dark mode • Minimalist design. No useless information in the screen. • Works for all carriers. (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Claro, Orange, etc.) • Track LTE, 4G, 3G and EDGE • Ideal for Personal Hotspot measuring Advanced features (also included): • 1000 or 1024 bytes conversion • Option to ignore upload data Don’t wait another minute and let Databit help you make savings on your data plan. Did we miss anything? Tell us your comments. We reply in less than 48 hours. contact@cozain.com

About

Data Usage

Monitor your cellular data usage with this intuitive app. It helps you avoid expensive overage charges by providing real-time tracking, customizable alerts, and clear statistics. Manage multiple plans and understand your data consumption to save money.

Highlights
  • Home Screen Widget
  • Smart Data Tracking
  • Real-Time Network Speed Monitor
  • Multiple Plan Support
  • Usage Statistics Charts
  • Data Usage Alerts
Features
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Know before your data runs out. Data Usage turns your cellular counter into a clear plan forecast. See how much remains, whether your current pace is safe, and when you may run out—before the end of the cycle. CORE FEATURES • Track recurring, prepaid, travel, physical SIM, or eSIM plans you create • Switch plans without mixing their individual totals • Review daily trends and network speed • Get accuracy and high-usage alerts • Check remaining data from a Home Screen widget PREMIUM • Smart forecast and estimated run-out date • Predictive alerts when your pace may exhaust the plan early • Full history and custom date ranges • Unlimited plan management • Home Screen widget, dark theme, and no ads Built for privacy: no account and no VPN required. Your plan and usage records stay on your device. Accuracy note: iOS does not report per-app usage or automatically identify which SIM/eSIM plan consumed data. Select the active plan yourself. If iOS cannot recover usage after a restart or long gap, Data Usage will guide you to calibrate instead of showing false precision. Premium renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy: https://datausage.app/privacy Terms: https://datausage.app/terms

Screenshots

Databit4 screens
Data Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Data Usage at Free against Databit's $1.99. Data Usage also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 204). Databit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Data Usage is free to download; Databit costs $1.99 up front. Data Usage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Databit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Databit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Databit's written reviews are positive against 47% of Data Usage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Databit ships an update monthly, Data Usage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Databit versus Data Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatabitData Usage
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (204 ratings) — better4.4 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better46.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2041.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge CozainHungChun Lai

Customer experience

Databit

All ratings204 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.1%

Data Usage

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Databit

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 📊 Accurate data tracking and monitoring
  • ⚙️ Customizable billing cycle settings
  • 🎨 Clean, minimalist design
  • 📱 Functional widget for quick access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy compared to carrier data
  • ❌ Limited customization options
  • 📉 Lacks detailed usage breakdown by app
  • 🔧 Difficult cancellation process for subscriptions
  • ⚠️ Missing daily budget and rollover data features

Data Usage

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Provides real-time data usage
  • 💡 Helpful for tracking data limits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

Bugs and requests

Databit

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Data readings significantly off from carrier reports
  • Unable to input data limits above certain thresholds
  • Decimal point input not supported for data amounts
  • Widget not updated for iOS 14+ design standards
  • App crashes or fails to function on some devices
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  • Inconsistent daily counter functionality
  • Pro version features not working as advertised
  • Display defaults to MB instead of GB
  • Discrepancies with system statistics

Requested features

14 requests
  • Support for billing cycles longer than 50 days
  • More widget customization (colors, percentage display)
  • Daily budget and allowance tracking
  • Rollover data support
  • Dark mode and theme options
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  • Historical usage records and monthly comparisons
  • Per-app data usage breakdown
  • Separate WiFi and cellular data limits
  • Enhanced notifications when approaching limits
  • Hourly data usage tracking
  • Time-based counter reset options (not just midnight)
  • Decimal input support for data limits (e.g., 1.5GB)
  • Estimated on-target status for meeting allowance
  • iOS 14+ widget style updates

Data Usage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to update data usage correctly
  • Unable to save or load data plan settings
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to track hotspot data usage
  • Provide data usage alerts and notifications
  • Allow setting decimal values for data limits

In-app purchases

None

Databit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Data Usage

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Databit free?
Databit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Data Usage free?
Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Databit or Data Usage?
Databit is rated higher. Databit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Data Usage averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Databit or Data Usage have ads?
Data Usage shows ads; Databit does not.
Which is updated more often, Databit or Data Usage?
Databit ships an update monthly, and Data Usage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Databit was updated on October 6, 2026 and Data Usage on September 29, 2026.

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