# DataMan vs Stock Alarm

The clearest difference is price: Stock Alarm at Free against DataMan's $0.99. Stock Alarm also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). DataMan's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and chart position (#15 vs #126). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Stock Alarm is free to download; DataMan costs $0.99 up front. DataMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stock Alarm sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stock Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stock Alarm has 7.3K ratings behind it against 682, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of DataMan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stock Alarm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DataMan ships an update every 3 months, Stock Alarm every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DataMan | Stock Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataman-data-usage-widget/id592962356/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-alarm-alerts-tracker/id1465535138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 682 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #126 |
| Size | 12 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Johnny Ixe](https://appshunter.io/developer/326568233) | [Stock Alarm, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276451352) |

## What reviewers say

### DataMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataman-data-usage-widget/id592962356)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Easily monitor your cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time with intelligent forecasts and custom alerts. Never exceed your data cap again with at-a-glance widgets and Siri integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time data tracking, Intelligent usage forecast, Home and Lock screen widgets, Custom usage alerts, Siri shortcut integration, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO Subscription Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and simple
- 👍 Great tool
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Just what they promise
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Greedy app
- 🤑 MISLEADING - PAID SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
- 🤑 Bait-and-Switch – $0.99 Gets You Almost Nothing But Aggressive Upsell
- 🤑 Moving features behind paywall
- 🤑 Does what it says and little more

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate data usage
- Widget not working properly in iOS 14
- Usage alerts don't work
- Doesn't register any data over cell since iOS16
- Widget is broken in iOS 14

**Requested features**

- Custom time picker for plan renewal
- Rollover data as a one-time purchase
- Ability to track hotspot data usage separately
- Option for unlimited data plans
- Dark mode option


### Stock Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stock-alarm-alerts-tracker/id1465535138)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Receive real-time stock and crypto alerts via push notification, call, or email. Track price movements, technical indicators, and market news to never miss an opportunity. Developed by traders for traders, this app offers comprehensive market monitoring.

**Highlights:** Push, call, or email alerts, Customizable alert conditions, Intraday and historical graphs, Market and sector heatmaps, Support for stocks, crypto, forex, and more, Technical and fundamental stats, Latest stock news

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stock Alarm Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Bronze | $4.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Silver | $9.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Gold | $19.99 | per month |
| Stock Alarm Bronze | $53.99 | per year |
| Stock Alarm Silver | $95.99 | per year |
| Stock Alarm Gold | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient alerts
- 🔔 Useful notification system
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Helpful for trading
- ⏰ Convenient for busy traders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable alerts and notifications
- 🔧 Buggy and crashing app
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
- 🔍 Limited stock coverage
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required phone number

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts not working as expected
- Delayed or inaccurate price updates
- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for alerts
- Improve technical indicator functionality for day traders
- Expand coverage to include more markets (e.g. forex, futures)
- Provide an option to pay one-time instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DataMan free?

DataMan costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Stock Alarm free?

Stock Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DataMan or Stock Alarm?

Stock Alarm is rated higher. DataMan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Stock Alarm averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do DataMan or Stock Alarm have ads?

Neither DataMan nor Stock Alarm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DataMan or Stock Alarm?

DataMan ships an update every 3 months, and Stock Alarm every 4 days. Most recently, DataMan was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stock Alarm on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DataMan or Stock Alarm?

DataMan currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Stock Alarm at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*