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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Track Every MB. Stop Being Surprised by Your Mobile Bill. NetUsageLog helps you monitor your Wi-Fi and mobile data usage, track consumption based on your own plans and quotas, and receive alerts before you run out. Simple, clean, and completely on-device. Why Choose NetUsageLog ◆ Match Your Real Billing Cycle Set a monthly reset day (for example, the 3rd of every month), create custom date ranges, or use a daily eSIM quota mode that matches your carrier's billing cycle or travel data plan. ◆ Daily eSIM Quota Support – Perfect for Travelers Designed for eSIM plans that provide a daily data allowance. Automatically resets each day and shows your remaining data and recommended daily usage. Ideal for international travel. ◆ Separate Tracking for Dual SIM and eSIM Monitor each SIM or eSIM independently and assign custom names such as "Primary SIM" or "Travel eSIM". ◆ Usage Alerts Receive automatic notifications when your mobile data usage reaches 80% or 100% of your quota. Only mobile data counts toward plan limits; Wi-Fi usage is excluded. ◆ Visualize Long-Term Trends View usage charts and statistics over the last 7 days, 30 days, or 12 months. Analyze usage patterns by individual SIM line. ◆ Home Screen Widgets Check your current usage and remaining quota directly from your Home Screen without opening the app. ◆ Privacy First All data stays on your device. No VPN required and no usage data is uploaded to any server. Full backup and restore support helps you keep your data when changing devices. ◆ Multiple Languages Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. ◆ Important Note iOS does not allow apps to continuously monitor network usage in the background. Usage statistics are updated only when the app is opened. All figures are estimates and may differ from your carrier's records. Mobile data tracking requires a physical device. ◆ NetUsageLog Pro (Optional Upgrade) One-time purchase to unlock: Ad-free experience Data backup and restore Advanced history and statistics Stay informed. Stay within your data plan. NetUsageLog makes every MB count.

Screenshots

DataWidget4 screens
NetUsageLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DataWidget at weekly against NetUsageLog's fortnightly. On price, ads, 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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DataWidget versus NetUsageLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDataWidgetNetUsageLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 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?
Both DataWidget and NetUsageLog show ads.
Which is updated more often, DataWidget or NetUsageLog?
DataWidget ships an update weekly, and NetUsageLog fortnightly. Most recently, DataWidget was updated on October 1, 2026 and NetUsageLog on October 5, 2026.

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