Comparison

Data Usage vs DataWidget

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

DataWidget

Monitor your Wi-Fi and cellular data usage in real-time with live widgets and smart billing cycle tracking. Set custom alerts and track data for specific sessions, all for free. Includes offline mini-games for entertainment when disconnected.

Highlights
  • Live usage and speed widgets
  • Smart billing cycle tracking
  • Custom data session tracking
  • Offline mini-games
  • Detailed daily/weekly/monthly insights
  • Persistent tracking
Features
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Your data, at a glance. DataWidget brings Wi-Fi and cellular usage to your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so you can keep an eye on your allowance without opening the app. FREE WIDGETS Choose from multiple styles to see remaining data, usage, billing countdowns, and the latest update time. PLANS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Set monthly, yearly, or custom billing cycles. Track used and remaining data, calibrate totals against your carrier, and explore usage by hour, day, week, or month. READY FOR TRAVEL Track temporary data and eSIM allowances with Travel Hub. Set dates, choose your current plan, and show it in your widgets. Handy unit conversions work offline. MONITOR & STAY INFORMED View live Wi-Fi and cellular upload/download speeds, daily and session totals, and customizable usage alerts. MORE FOR YOUR DOWNTIME Enjoy 12 lightweight offline games, including Garden Match and Garden Pour with saved progress. An optional assistant helps with app features and troubleshooting. Usage history and settings stay on your device. Online assistant questions are processed by Google; do not enter sensitive information. Compatible devices can use Apple's on-device model when online help is unavailable. Free to use, with ads and optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Data Usage4 screens
DataWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

Data Usage and DataWidget both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DataWidget's written reviews are positive against 47% of Data Usage's. DataWidget also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Data Usage's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 16). On price, rating, ads 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 DataWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Data Usage against 4.5 for DataWidget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, 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 100% of DataWidget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, DataWidget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Data Usage versus DataWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData UsageDataWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHungChun LaiQinghua Wang

Customer experience

Data Usage

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

DataWidget

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DataWidget

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
1 purchases

DataWidget

One-time1
  • Unlimited Entertainment Access$0.99

Questions

Is Data Usage free?
Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DataWidget free?
DataWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Data Usage or DataWidget?
DataWidget is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DataWidget averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Data Usage or DataWidget have ads?
Both Data Usage and DataWidget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Usage or DataWidget?
Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and DataWidget weekly. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on September 29, 2026 and DataWidget on September 13, 2026.

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