# Bandwidth vs Data Usage

The clearest difference is rating: Data Usage at 4.4 against Bandwidth's 3.3. Data Usage also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bandwidth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Bandwidth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Data Usage holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Usage has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Bandwidth's written reviews are positive against 47% of Data Usage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bandwidth ships an update every 2 months, Data Usage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bandwidth | Data Usage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandwidth/id385011594/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-usage-cellular-tracker/id1248732517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHENG WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/366568613) | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) |

## What reviewers say

### Bandwidth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandwidth/id385011594)

Monitor your Wi-Fi, 3G, and GPRS data usage in real-time. Track consumption across different units and set custom alarms and reminders for your data plan.

**Highlights:** Real-time data usage detection, Wi-Fi, 3G, and GPRS support, Multiple data type display (bytes, KB, MB, GB), Manual reset and correction, Customizable data plan and cycle setup, Data usage color alarm, Overload reminder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bandwidth free?

Bandwidth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Data Usage free?

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

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

Data Usage is rated higher. Bandwidth averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Data Usage averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Bandwidth or Data Usage have ads?

Data Usage shows ads; Bandwidth does not.

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

Bandwidth ships an update every 2 months, and Data Usage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bandwidth was updated on October 8, 2026 and Data Usage on October 12, 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.*