Comparison

iStatistica vs Mata Ara

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

Head to head
About

iStatistica

Monitor your iOS device's system and network activity with real-time data. Track RAM, uptime, storage, and network speeds. Gain insights into your data usage and IP addresses.

Highlights
  • System monitoring dashboard
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • RAM usage tracking
  • Network speed and data rates
  • IP address details
  • Disk usage monitoring
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iStatistica is a system and activity monitor for iOS. It includes a Monitoring Dashboard, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets. Take a quick overview of realtime information about RAM usage, uptime and key network details. Network statistics includes external, gateway and local IPs, speed and data rates chart. iStatistica is perfect for: - Making sure that device has enough free storage before taking a picture or video. No more "Not enough storage" message when recording; - Taking control over cell-mobile data on limited traffic plans or when you are travelling; - Observing upload and download speed, even if your application does not provide such information. For example, when you upload your movie using Safari; - Getting router address, external IP; - and much more... Features list: ● System monitoring - uptime - memory (used, free, cache, system) - disk usage ● Network activity - network map - external WAN IP - internal LAN IP address - router IP address - incoming & outgoing Wi-Fi/mobile traffic Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Please, send it to support@imagetasks.com Follow us on Twitter @imagetasks! * Expert mode is available via in-app purchase

About

Mata Ara

Features
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# Mata Ara — Your Data. Your Control. **Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay in control.** Take control of your mobile data with Mata Ara, your everyday companion for tracking cellular data usage and monitoring network activity on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're keeping an eye on your monthly data allowance or checking your network activity, Mata Ara makes it easy to see what matters, right when you need it. No complicated settings. No guesswork. Just a clearer view of your data. ### FREE FEATURES **Track Your Mobile Data** Set your cellular data allowance and easily see how much data you've used and how much you have left. **Monitor Network Activity** Keep an eye on your cellular and Wi-Fi network activity with clear, easy-to-read information. **Stay Within Your Limits** Get notified when you reach your data allowance, so you're never caught off guard. **Home Screen Widget** Check your data usage at a glance, without even opening the app. **Flexible Data Allowance** Reset or recalibrate your data allowance whenever you need to, keeping your tracking aligned with your mobile plan. **Apple Watch Companion App** Keep your data usage within reach, right on your wrist. Access essential information directly from your Apple Watch without reaching for your iPhone. ### PREMIUM FEATURES **Smart Data Alerts** Stay one step ahead with customizable notifications at 50%, 75%, 90%, and 100% of your data allowance. **Full-Screen Network Monitoring** Get a larger, distraction-free view of your cellular and Wi-Fi network activity. **Ad-Free Experience** Enjoy Mata Ara without advertising banners for a cleaner, uninterrupted experience. ### MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE From your iPhone to your Apple Watch, Mata Ara gives you a simple way to stay aware of your mobile data consumption. Less worrying about your data allowance. More freedom to stay connected. **Mata Ara. Your data. Your limits. Your control.**

Screenshots

iStatistica4 screens
Mata Ara3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iStatistica at none against Mata Ara's shown. iStatistica also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. iStatistica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mata Ara sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStatistica ships an update every 2 months, Mata Ara every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iStatistica versus Mata Ara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStatisticaMata Ara
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImageTasks IncParaita Wohler

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iStatistica

One-time1
  • Expert Mode$2.99
1 purchases

Mata Ara

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$0.99

Questions

Is iStatistica free?
iStatistica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mata Ara free?
Mata Ara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStatistica or Mata Ara have ads?
Mata Ara shows ads; iStatistica does not.
Which is updated more often, iStatistica or Mata Ara?
iStatistica ships an update every 2 months, and Mata Ara every 16 months. Most recently, iStatistica was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mata Ara on November 10, 2026.

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