# Data Plan vs Data Monitor

The clearest difference is rating: Data Plan at 3.8 against Data Monitor's 1.0. Data Plan also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). Data Monitor's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Plan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Data Monitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Data Plan holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Plan has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Data Plan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Data Monitor's.

Data Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, Data Monitor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Plan | Data Monitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-plan-network-usage/id6747405723/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-monitor-track-and-save/id6761701031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Stasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/970353440) | [Encodework Systems LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667439248) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-plan-network-usage/id6747405723)

Monitor your cellular, Wi-Fi, and eSIM data usage with detailed tracking plans and customizable notifications. Stay informed about your consumption and avoid exceeding limits with intuitive widgets and an autonomous background service.

**Highlights:** Cellular and Wi-Fi interface support, eSIM tracking, Flexible tracking plan creation, Multiple plan management, Home and Lock screen widgets, Customizable usage limit notifications, Autonomous background tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Data Monitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-monitor-track-and-save/id6761701031)

Monitor your mobile and Wi-Fi data usage in real time to avoid carrier overage fees. Visualize your data habits with charts, set custom data limits with alerts, and review detailed reports. An optional Pro upgrade offers extended history, widgets, and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time data usage monitoring, Mobile and Wi-Fi usage tracking, Custom data limit alerts, Usage charts and reports, 90-day history (Pro), Home screen widget (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Plan free?

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

### Is Data Monitor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Plan or Data Monitor?

Data Plan is rated higher. Data Plan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Data Monitor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Data Plan or Data Monitor have ads?

Data Monitor shows ads; Data Plan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Plan or Data Monitor?

Data Plan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Data Monitor fortnightly. Most recently, Data Plan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Data Monitor on October 31, 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.*