Comparison

DataMan vs Subscription Manager

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

Head to head
About

DataMan

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
Currently charting
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DataMan is the simplest and clearest app to track your data usage. In just a glance, you can know if you're safe from busting your data cap. Never worry about overage again. REAL-TIME TRACKING Track cellular and WiFi in real-time directly on iOS. No more waiting for your carrier to update. SMART FORECAST Intelligent usage forecast predicts if you'll stay within your data cap. So you can take precautions. DATAMAN WIDGET Instantly check your usage at a glance. Just swipe on your Home or Lock screen to view. CUSTOM USAGE ALERTS Alerts warn you before you hit your data cap. Four custom alert thresholds. DATA PLANS Auto reset on your monthly bill cycle date. Support all billing periods and rollover data with DataMan Pro. SIRI SHORTCUT Get data usage forecast just by asking Siri. An easier, faster way to track your usage with voice. APPLE WATCH Designed for your wrist to quickly show your most important stats in complication and app. BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE Get the key statistics you need most in a beautiful, intuitive interface. It's so easy to track your data usage. "Simplest and clearest" NYTimes "The widget you should be using" Business Insider "We like the easy-to-use DataMan" TIME "Download this great app right now" BGR "Superpretty, superuseful" Cult of Mac "Handy money-saver with colorful alerts" Guardian Featured on USAToday, Macworld, 9to5Mac, AppAdvice, SlashGear and many more. DATAMAN PRO Access extra features with PRO subscription • Free trial 7 days • Daily usage history • Push usage alerts • Manage multiple plans • App icon badge • Custom billing periods • Rollover data • Map usage locations • Export statistics • Widget styles • Themes and more PRIVATE AND SECURE No VPN, no login. Your data is important and private. That's why we take your privacy seriously. Our privacy policy: https://xvision.me/privacy Subscription Information. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://xvision.me/privacy Terms of Use - https://xvision.me/eula

About

Subscription Manager

This app helps you discover and manage all your recurring subscriptions, revealing hidden costs and preventing unwanted renewals. It offers features to import subscription data easily and provides timely alerts to help you save money.

Highlights
  • Magic Import for subscription discovery
  • Instant import from screenshots, CSVs, bank statements
  • Reveals hidden yearly spending
  • Alerts for trial expirations and renewals
  • Visual calendar of renewals
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
Features
Currently charting
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Featured by Apple: “Our Favorites: Experience a Gorgeous New Design” & “Great apps for iOS26” Most people waste $1,500+ yearly on forgotten subscriptions, but only remember having 3 or 4. Join 20k+ people using Orbit—the subscription manager that reveals your hidden costs with Magic Import to uncover everything draining your bank account. See your spending by importing instantly from screenshots, CSVs, or bank statements. Cancel subscriptions you don’t use and save money. Why Orbit? - Magic Import: Find all your subscriptions with our guided setup - Instant Import: Add from screenshots, CSVs, or bank statements - See Hidden Costs: Your real yearly spending revealed in one view - End Trials on Time: Alerts before free trials convert to paid - No Surprise Renewals: Stay ahead with timely notifications - Visual Calendar: See all renewals at a glance - Privacy First: Everything stays on your device Orbit makes managing subscriptions feel clear—and even enjoyable. With support for 30+ languages and currencies, our signature beautiful design, and features that actually help you save money. Orbit Plus Cancel subscriptions. Save money. Join thousands using Orbit Plus with unlimited tracking, widgets, iCloud backup, and priority features. One-time purchase, no subscription. Privacy Policy: https://flooben.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://flooben.com/termsandconditions

Screenshots

DataMan4 screens
Subscription Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subscription Manager at Free against DataMan's $0.99. Subscription Manager also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). DataMan's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #198) and ratings volume (695 vs 133). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Subscription Manager is free to download; DataMan costs $0.99 up front. DataMan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subscription Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DataMan has 695 ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DataMan ships an update every 3 months, Subscription Manager every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DataMan versus Subscription Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataManSubscription Manager
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (695 ratings)4.7 (133 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings695 — better133
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohnny IxeFlooben Ltd

Customer experience

DataMan

All ratings682 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews1,800 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.2%

Subscription Manager

All ratings133 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.9%

User reviews

DataMan

From 695 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤑 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

Subscription Manager

From 133 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Absolutely Brilliant!
  • 👍 Great Presentation!
  • 👍 Simple and useful!
  • 👍 Beautiful
  • 👍 Awesome!

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall
  • 💰 Lots of Missing icons

Bugs and requests

DataMan

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Where has the data stopwatch widget gone?
  • Doesn't differentiate between cell phone data vs Hotspot
  • It just sits on zero
  • Not accurate
  • Usage alerts don't work

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to exclude certain apps from tracking

Subscription Manager

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Billing issue with 3 months cycle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Filter view by category
  • 1-month before notification or custom notification
  • Feature to have multiple billing lists or shared list
  • Add total count of times billed for a subscription

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DataMan

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Orbit Plus Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Orbit Plus$12.99
  • Orbit Plus Lifetime$24.99
  • Orbit Plus Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is DataMan free?
DataMan costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DataMan or Subscription Manager?
Subscription Manager is rated higher. DataMan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 695 ratings, while Subscription Manager averages 4.7 from 133 ratings.
Do DataMan or Subscription Manager have ads?
Neither DataMan nor Subscription Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DataMan or Subscription Manager?
DataMan ships an update every 3 months, and Subscription Manager every 10 days. Most recently, DataMan was updated on November 8, 2026 and Subscription Manager on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, DataMan or Subscription Manager?
DataMan currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Subscription Manager at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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