Comparison

Data Clock vs Skinny Jump

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Data Clock4 screens
Skinny Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Data Clock versus Skinny Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData ClockSkinny Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews — better7.4% of reviews
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2degrees MobileSpark New Zealand Trading Limited

Customer experience

Data Clock

All ratings138 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative59.5%

Skinny Jump

Written reviews27 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative85.2%

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

None

Data Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Skinny Jump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Data Clock free?
Data Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skinny Jump free?
Skinny Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Data Clock or Skinny Jump have ads?
Skinny Jump shows ads; Data Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Data Clock or Skinny Jump?
Data Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skinny Jump every 3 months. Most recently, Data Clock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Skinny Jump on October 18, 2026.

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