Data Clock vs Skinny Jump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Clock
Purchase mobile data in flexible amounts, from small top-ups to larger bundles, to use whenever you need it. This service is perfect for bridging gaps between plan renewals or for occasional data needs, with affordable options available.
- 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
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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.
Skinny Jump
Easily manage your internet account on the go. Check your data balance, top up your account, and renew your plan up to five times monthly. You can also activate your modem and gift credit to friends and family.
- Check account balance
- Top up account
- Renew plan
- Activate modem
- Gift credit
- Manage data usage
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The Skinny Jump app makes it easy to manage your account – check your balance, top up and renew your Skinny Jump plan when you’re on the go. Manage your account with the Skinny Jump app: 1. Activate your Skinny Jump modem and get connected 2. Top up your account using a voucher or a new card. 3. Renew your Skinny Jump plan- up to 5 times each month. 4. Check your balance to see how much data you have, and how much more you can use. 5. Gift credit to your loved ones who are also on Skinny. Download the app and start making the most of it. The app is free, but just a heads up: You’ll use a little bit of data downloading it, so be savvy and hook into some Wi-Fi if you’re running low on data. *****Handy tips for getting the app setup***** If you are new to Skinny Jump to set up this app you will need to enter the broadband number from your Skinny Jump modem. To receive your Skinny Jump modem and to register for Skinny Jump you need to visit a local Jump partner before downloading this app. To find your nearest partner check out www.skinny.co.nz/jump/. The broadband number can be found at the back or underneath the Skinny Jump modem. If you are an existing Skinny Jump customer you need to Sign Up to set up the app, your username and password can be the same as your current sign in, but these are not linked.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Data Clock at none against Skinny Jump's shown. Data Clock also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Data Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Skinny Jump every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Clock | Skinny Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better | 7.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2degrees Mobile | Spark New Zealand Trading Limited |
Customer experience
Data Clock
Skinny Jump
Bugs and requests
Data Clock
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- Cellular iPad support
- 4G instead of 3G for free data
- Data usage monitor within app
- Maintenance notifications to users
- Longer data pack duration options
Skinny Jump
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Data Clock
No in-app purchases
Skinny Jump
No in-app purchases








