# Data Usage Meter vs monicon

The clearest difference is price: Data Usage Meter at Free against monicon's $1.99. Data Usage Meter also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). monicon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Data Usage Meter is free to download; monicon costs $1.99 up front. Data Usage Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. monicon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Data Usage Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, monicon every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Usage Meter | monicon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 564 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nanawork](https://appshunter.io/developer/534858192) | [Ryosuke Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788432657) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Usage Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-meter/id1106274242)

Monitor your cellular and Wi-Fi data consumption with daily charts and custom alerts. See your usage at a glance, track historical trends, and receive notifications to stay within your data limits. Customize widgets for quick access to your remaining data.

**Highlights:** Cellular and Wi-Fi usage tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Daily usage graphs, Customizable data alerts, App icon badge usage display, Plan period matching, Accessibility support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


### monicon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monicon/id6788432655)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Usage Meter free?

Data Usage Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is monicon free?

monicon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Data Usage Meter or monicon have ads?

Data Usage Meter shows ads; monicon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Usage Meter or monicon?

Data Usage Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, and monicon every 4 days. Most recently, Data Usage Meter was updated on November 2, 2026 and monicon on November 10, 2026.

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