# Data Usage vs Data Monitor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Data Usage at 47% against Data Monitor's 0%. Data Usage also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Data Monitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Data Monitor's.

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, Data Monitor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Usage | Data Monitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-monitor-track-and-save/id6761701031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) | [Encodework Systems LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667439248) |

## 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 Monitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-monitor-track-and-save/id6761701031)

Monitor your mobile and Wi-Fi data usage in real time to avoid carrier overage fees. Visualize your data habits with charts, set custom data limits with alerts, and review detailed reports. An optional Pro upgrade offers extended history, widgets, and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time data usage monitoring, Mobile and Wi-Fi usage tracking, Custom data limit alerts, Usage charts and reports, 90-day history (Pro), Home screen widget (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Usage free?

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

### Is Data Monitor free?

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

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

Data Usage is rated higher. Data Usage averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Data Monitor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Data Usage and Data Monitor show ads.

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

Data Usage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Data Monitor fortnightly. Most recently, Data Usage was updated on November 6, 2026 and Data Monitor on October 31, 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.*