# Data Usage vs InternetMeter + Speed Widget

The clearest difference is ads: InternetMeter + Speed Widget at none against Data Usage's shown. Data Usage's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 19%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 186). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Usage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InternetMeter + Speed Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Data Usage against 4.3 for InternetMeter + Speed Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Data Usage's written reviews are positive against 19% of InternetMeter + Speed Widget's.

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, InternetMeter + Speed Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Usage | InternetMeter + Speed Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517/reviews)** | [4.3 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internetmeter-plus-speed-widget/id1671642007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) | [khalil mahyoub abdulwahid abdo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664971615) |

## 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


### InternetMeter + Speed Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/internetmeter-plus-speed-widget/id1671642007)

Monitor your internet speed and data usage in real-time directly from your Notification Center and Lock Screen. Track your daily statistics and billing cycle status with convenient widgets and live graphs.

**Highlights:** Real-time internet speed display, Data usage statistics, Billing cycle tracking, Lock screen widgets, Notification center integration, Internet speed graph

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 month pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Usage free?

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

### Is InternetMeter + Speed Widget free?

InternetMeter + Speed Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Data Usage or InternetMeter + Speed Widget?

Data Usage is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while InternetMeter + Speed Widget averages 4.3 from 186 ratings.

### Do Data Usage or InternetMeter + Speed Widget have ads?

Data Usage shows ads; InternetMeter + Speed Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Usage or InternetMeter + Speed Widget?

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and InternetMeter + Speed Widget monthly. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on September 29, 2026 and InternetMeter + Speed Widget on September 22, 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.*