# Data Usage vs Data Plan

The clearest difference is rating: Data Usage at 4.4 against Data Plan's 3.4. Data Usage also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 16) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). Data Plan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Data Plan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Data Usage holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. 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 point the same way: 47% of Data Usage's written reviews are positive against 33% of Data Plan's.

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, Data Plan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Usage | Data Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-plan-network-usage/id6747405723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) | [Oleh Stasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/970353440) |

## 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


### Data Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-plan-network-usage/id6747405723)

Monitor your cellular, Wi-Fi, and eSIM data usage with detailed tracking plans and customizable notifications. Stay informed about your consumption and avoid exceeding limits with intuitive widgets and an autonomous background service.

**Highlights:** Cellular and Wi-Fi interface support, eSIM tracking, Flexible tracking plan creation, Multiple plan management, Home and Lock screen widgets, Customizable usage limit notifications, Autonomous background tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Usage free?

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

### Is Data Plan free?

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

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

Data Usage is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Data Plan averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Data Usage or Data Plan have ads?

Data Usage shows ads; Data Plan does not.

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

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Data Plan every 11 days. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on September 22, 2026 and Data Plan on September 10, 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.*