Comparison

Mactracker vs My Data Usage

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

Head to head
About

Mactracker

Access comprehensive technical specifications and historical data for all Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Compare real-world performance using integrated benchmark scores.

Highlights
  • Detailed specs for all Apple devices
  • Processor, memory, and storage info
  • Supported OS versions
  • Original pricing and color options
  • Real-world performance scores
  • Historical Apple product catalog
Features
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Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, graphic cards, supported OS versions, price, color, storage, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Newton, Apple TV, Apple accessories, audio, displays, modems, printers, scanners, storage, Wi-Fi products, Mac pro apps, and operating systems. In addition to listing technical specifications, Mactracker allows you to gauge and compare the real-world performance with scores courtesy of Primate Labs Geekbench 6. Test your knowledge on nearly every device from 1976 to today with the Trivia feature. You can also track and manage your Apple product collection by adding details such as their model, color, serial number, condition, purchase date, and warranty coverage end date.

About

My Data Usage

Monitor your cellular and Wi-Fi data usage in real-time directly from your notification center. Set data quotas and billing cycles to avoid overages. View historical data usage and system resource monitoring with customizable alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage in Notification Center
  • Data quota and billing cycle tracking
  • Graphical history of cellular/Wi-Fi data
  • Memory, CPU, Disk usage monitoring
  • Color-coded usage alarms
  • Customizable UI
  • Speed test function
Features
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No Running in the background, No GPS,Power saving! √ In the Notification Center, So easy to Check out real time up/down/total data from your device. √ Set data quota and billing cycle information and let Data Usage worry about making sure you don’t pay for overages again. √ App graphically displays the history of Cellular(2G/3G/4G/5G/5.5G/Edge/GPRS) and WiFi networks using data. √ Widget can monitor the Memory/CPU/Disk Real-Time usage also. it has the switch to turn on or off. √ Widget provides color alarm function, when the traffic or memory, CPU, disk usage is greater than the certain value, it will be in a different color to warning. √ Widget provides custom UI to suit your personal taste, Including turn on or off of cellular, Wifi, memory, CPU, disk, color alarms, etc. √ Cellular / WiFi speed test function※ √ Utility tools: Including QR Code Scan, Avatar Synthesis, Hourly Chime, Contacts merge and clean, Contacts backup to files and import.※ Problems and Suggestions: xiaolingapp@163.com

Screenshots

Mactracker3 screens
My Data Usage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mactracker at 4.8 against My Data Usage's 2.8. Mactracker also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). My Data Usage's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. My Data Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mactracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mactracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mactracker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Mactracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Data Usage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mactracker ships an update every 2 weeks, My Data Usage every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mactracker versus My Data Usage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMactrackerMy Data Usage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better2.8 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan Page泽辉 王

Customer experience

Mactracker

All ratings1,156 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews949 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative5.1%

My Data Usage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral21.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Mactracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect information on some device specifications
  • Crashes when deleting last favorite
  • Startup sounds not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to compare devices
  • Implement metric measurements
  • Add notes/favorites sync across devices
  • Include product photos and descriptions
  • Add support for Apple Watch

My Data Usage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mactracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My Data Usage

One-time1
  • Permanently remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Mactracker free?
Mactracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Data Usage free?
My Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mactracker or My Data Usage?
Mactracker is rated higher. Mactracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while My Data Usage averages 2.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Mactracker or My Data Usage have ads?
My Data Usage shows ads; Mactracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Mactracker or My Data Usage?
Mactracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Data Usage every 2 months. Most recently, Mactracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and My Data Usage on October 12, 2026.

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