Comparison

Data Usage vs Usage Device Monitor & Status

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

Head to head
About

Data Usage

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
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Know before your data runs out. Data Usage turns your cellular counter into a clear plan forecast. See how much remains, whether your current pace is safe, and when you may run out—before the end of the cycle. CORE FEATURES • Track recurring, prepaid, travel, physical SIM, or eSIM plans you create • Switch plans without mixing their individual totals • Review daily trends and network speed • Get accuracy and high-usage alerts • Check remaining data from a Home Screen widget PREMIUM • Smart forecast and estimated run-out date • Predictive alerts when your pace may exhaust the plan early • Full history and custom date ranges • Unlimited plan management • Home Screen widget, dark theme, and no ads Built for privacy: no account and no VPN required. Your plan and usage records stay on your device. Accuracy note: iOS does not report per-app usage or automatically identify which SIM/eSIM plan consumed data. Select the active plan yourself. If iOS cannot recover usage after a restart or long gap, Data Usage will guide you to calibrate instead of showing false precision. Premium renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy: https://datausage.app/privacy Terms: https://datausage.app/terms

About

Usage Device Monitor & Status

Monitor your device's system activity and performance with detailed tracking of storage, memory, network, and battery usage. Customize graphs and widgets for instant insights, with cloud sync available. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features and comprehensive data.

Highlights
  • Disk usage tracking
  • RAM status monitoring
  • Network activity monitoring
  • Battery charge insights
  • Customizable graphs and widgets
  • iCloud data sync
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Usage is an ultimate device monitor that let’s you track the system’s activity and performance. It comes with cool customizations and advanced functionality. It is simple, intuitive, and data-packed! FEATURES OVERVIEW - Disk Track disk usage closely with a comprehensive and clear history graph. - Memory Keep up with RAM’s status through relevant and informative tabs. - Network Monitor the network activity and data usage. - Battery Get insights on the battery’s charge level now and over time. WIDGETS Beautiful widgets provide instant insights into past and present usage. CONFIGURATIONS Customize the graphs and configure Usage to function as you require. Select color, graph type, and refresh rate, among other preferences. CLOUD SYNC Sync the data via iCloud across all your devices. LIGHTWEIGHT and EFFICIENT Usage is a lightweight app with robust diagnostic tools to monitor every inch of your device and give you clear insight into your device’s maximum potential. PRIVATE Usage never tracks or shares any activity and usage data from your device. The data is only yours. BECOME PRO Dig deeper into your system’s capabilities with Usage’s Pro features! Upgrading to Pro gives you access to all features and widgets with more comprehensive and in-depth data. Upgrade now and enjoy the Pro experience right from the get-go! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Usage Pro features are available as a $7.99, $9.99, $12.99, or $13.99 auto-renewable yearly subscription and as a $14.99, $19.99, or $29.99 one-time purchase or equal to the same price tier as Apple Store Matrix determines as the equivalent the price in USD. The exact price is only available in the app and is determined by the currently active offer or promo campaign. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchases" button located at the Become Pro view. Terms of Use - https://usage.pro/terms Privacy Policy - https://usage.pro/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Data Usage4 screens
Usage Device Monitor & Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Usage Device Monitor & Status at none against Data Usage's shown. Usage Device Monitor & Status also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 47%). Data Usage's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 252). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Data Usage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Usage Device Monitor & Status sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Usage Device Monitor & Status holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 252 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Data Usage's written reviews are positive against 65% of Usage Device Monitor & Status's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, Usage Device Monitor & Status fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Data Usage versus Usage Device Monitor & Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData UsageUsage Device Monitor & Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews64.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better252
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHungChun LaiOleh Stasula

Customer experience

Data Usage

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.6%

Usage Device Monitor & Status

All ratings252 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative24.0%

Bugs and requests

Data Usage

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Usage Device Monitor & Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Data Usage

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
22 purchases

Usage Device Monitor & Status

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly [iOS]$0.991 Month
  • Monthly [macOS]$0.991 Month
  • Monthly [macOS]$1.991 Month
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  • Monthly [All]$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • All Platforms$7.991 Year
  • Yearly [macOS]$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • All Platforms$9.991 Year
  • All Platforms$12.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time11
  • One Platform$7.99
  • One Platform$9.99
  • Lifetime [iOS, iPadOS]$14.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
  • One Platform$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • All Platforms$19.99
  • One Platform$24.99
  • Lifetime [macOS]$29.99
  • All Platforms$34.99
  • Lifetime [All]$44.99

Questions

Is Data Usage free?
Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Usage Device Monitor & Status free?
Usage Device Monitor & Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Data Usage or Usage Device Monitor & Status?
Usage Device Monitor & Status is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Usage Device Monitor & Status averages 4.6 from 252 ratings.
Do Data Usage or Usage Device Monitor & Status have ads?
Data Usage shows ads; Usage Device Monitor & Status does not.
Which is updated more often, Data Usage or Usage Device Monitor & Status?
Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Usage Device Monitor & Status fortnightly. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on October 24, 2026 and Usage Device Monitor & Status on October 24, 2026.

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