Comparison

DataWidget vs NetUsageLog

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

Head to head
About

DataWidget

Monitor your Wi-Fi and cellular data usage in real-time with live widgets and smart billing cycle tracking. Set custom alerts and track data for specific sessions, all for free. Includes offline mini-games for entertainment when disconnected.

Highlights
  • Live usage and speed widgets
  • Smart billing cycle tracking
  • Custom data session tracking
  • Offline mini-games
  • Detailed daily/weekly/monthly insights
  • Persistent tracking
Features
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Your data, at a glance. DataWidget brings Wi-Fi and cellular usage to your Home Screen and Lock Screen, so you can keep an eye on your allowance without opening the app. FREE WIDGETS Choose from multiple styles to see remaining data, usage, billing countdowns, and the latest update time. PLANS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Set monthly, yearly, or custom billing cycles. Track used and remaining data, calibrate totals against your carrier, and explore usage by hour, day, week, or month. READY FOR TRAVEL Track temporary data and eSIM allowances with Travel Hub. Set dates, choose your current plan, and show it in your widgets. Handy unit conversions work offline. MONITOR & STAY INFORMED View live Wi-Fi and cellular upload/download speeds, daily and session totals, and customizable usage alerts. MORE FOR YOUR DOWNTIME Enjoy 12 lightweight offline games, including Garden Match and Garden Pour with saved progress. An optional assistant helps with app features and troubleshooting. Usage history and settings stay on your device. Online assistant questions are processed by Google; do not enter sensitive information. Compatible devices can use Apple's on-device model when online help is unavailable. Free to use, with ads and optional in-app purchases.

About

NetUsageLog

Features
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NetUsageLog helps you stay on top of your Wi-Fi and cellular data, grouped by plans that match your carrier bill. • Custom plans: fixed date range (trips/short term), monthly billing cycle (auto rollover), and per-day quota (eSIM daily cards reset every day). You can also "Restart counting now", handy for an eSIM you activate abroad • Limit alerts: a notification at 80% and 100% of your cap • Today at a glance: today's Wi-Fi and cellular usage and current speed on the main screen, plus a 7-day chart • Widgets: small and medium on the Home Screen, plus circular, rectangular, and inline styles on the Lock Screen. Choose which plan each widget shows • Multi-SIM / eSIM: cellular data tracked per line, with custom line names • 17 languages: switch right inside the app About accuracy (an honest note): iOS doesn't let apps read usage in the background. Usage accrues only when the app records it (when you open the app, or when a Pro Shortcuts automation runs); usage in between is added at the next recording, spread across the days by elapsed time (an estimate), and alerts and widgets only update after a recording. If your phone restarts in the meantime, usage not yet recorded before the restart is lost, and the app tells you which time span was affected. Numbers are for reference — rely on your carrier bill. Per-app usage can't be measured (a system limitation). Privacy: your usage data stays on device, no VPN needed. No ads, no tracking. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase, unlocked forever): • Forecast & alerts: see when you'll hit your limit, set custom alert thresholds, and get notified when you go over today's suggested usage • Usage calibration: match the usage your carrier shows, so limits, alerts, and widgets use the calibrated number • Shortcuts automation: record automatically at a set time every day (no need to open the app) for more accurate usage across days • Advanced history: 30-day / 12-month trends, per-line analysis, and summaries • Data backup: export / import full backups so you never lose data when switching phones, or export an Excel spreadsheet

Screenshots

DataWidget4 screens
NetUsageLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NetUsageLog at none against DataWidget's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. DataWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NetUsageLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DataWidget ships an update weekly, NetUsageLog every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DataWidget versus NetUsageLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataWidgetNetUsageLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQinghua WangLiChuan Lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DataWidget

One-time1
  • Unlimited Entertainment Access$0.99
1 purchases

NetUsageLog

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is DataWidget free?
DataWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetUsageLog free?
NetUsageLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DataWidget or NetUsageLog have ads?
DataWidget shows ads; NetUsageLog does not.
Which is updated more often, DataWidget or NetUsageLog?
DataWidget ships an update weekly, and NetUsageLog every 8 days. Most recently, DataWidget was updated on October 30, 2026 and NetUsageLog on November 5, 2026.

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