# Data Usage vs RouteManager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RouteManager at 100% against Data Usage's 47%. RouteManager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Data Usage's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Usage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RouteManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Data Usage holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Data Usage's written reviews are positive against 100% of RouteManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, RouteManager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Usage | RouteManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routemanager/id1560755461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) | [Tozed Kangwei Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380537692) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Usage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517)

Monitor your cellular data usage with this intuitive app. It helps you avoid expensive overage charges by providing real-time tracking, customizable alerts, and clear statistics. Manage multiple plans and understand your data consumption to save money.

**Highlights:** Home Screen Widget, Smart Data Tracking, Real-Time Network Speed Monitor, Multiple Plan Support, Usage Statistics Charts, Data Usage Alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Provides real-time data usage
- 💡 Helpful for tracking data limits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to update data usage correctly
- Unable to save or load data plan settings
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track hotspot data usage
- Provide data usage alerts and notifications
- Allow setting decimal values for data limits


### RouteManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routemanager/id1560755461)

This utility app helps manage CPE internet access. It provides tools for network administration and control.

**Highlights:** CPE internet management, Network administration, Access control tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Usage free?

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

### Is RouteManager free?

RouteManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Data Usage or RouteManager?

Data Usage is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while RouteManager averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Data Usage or RouteManager have ads?

Data Usage shows ads; RouteManager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Usage or RouteManager?

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and RouteManager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on October 14, 2026 and RouteManager on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*