DataMeter vs TMdrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DataMeter
Monitor your mobile cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time with a lightweight widget. View usage directly on your lock screen or notification center, and quickly toggle cellular data on/off. Get precise, up-to-the-minute data tracking to help save money and manage your data consumption effectively.
- Real-time data usage monitoring
- Lock screen and notification center widget
- Quick toggle for cellular data
- Monthly data usage summary charts
- Accurate, up-to-the-minute data tracking
- Automatic unit adaptation (B, M, G)
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Lightweight dataflow monitor widget, fast, cool, Power, save money, clear without delay, Precision, monitoring mobile cellular(2G, 3G, 4G),WiFi data usage! √ Fast: lock screen, drop-down screen, Notification Center direct view real-time traffic data usage. √ Cool: Click the cellular traffic areas in Notification Center , to open or close the mobile cellular switch. √ Power:: no running in the background. √ Clear: the cellular network (2G, 3G, 4G、5G、5.5G) /WiFi, real-time dataflow traffic, monthly summary charts clearly show. √ Precision: My dataflow is accurate to the present time, without delay, the data unit Byte, automatic adaptation B, M, G units.
TMdrive
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Document list ・ Instruction manuals for respective models can be browsed. Troubleshooting and support ・ Products can be recognized by reading the QR code marked on the driver unit. (QR codes will be marked on units one after the other.) ・ Users can check details and countermeasures for failures by selecting the model and the F1 code displayed on the drive-unit panel surface. ・ Log data handled by customers can be sent to TMEIC. Precautions and requests concerning use of the Application: - Communication fees may be required to download the Application. - The camera function is used to read QR codes. - The dial function is used when contacting customer support. - The content and functions are subject to change or termination without notice. - The Application is provided “as is” without any warranty. Toshiba Mitsubishi Electric Industry Systems Corporation (TMEIC) will not be held responsible for any damage caused to customers by using the Application. - TMdrive is a trademark owned by TMEIC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TMdrive at none against DataMeter's 1. TMdrive also leads on ads (none vs shown). DataMeter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. DataMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TMdrive asks for nothing beyond the download.
DataMeter ships an update monthly, TMdrive every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DataMeter | TMdrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 泽辉 王 | 東芝三菱電機産業システム株式会社(TMEIC) |
In-app purchases
DataMeter
- Permanently Remove ads$0.99
TMdrive
No in-app purchases
Questions
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