Comparison

CellMonitor vs NetUsageLog

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

Head to head
About

CellMonitor

Track cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time on your device. Monitor multiple SIM cards independently, view usage at a glance, and test network speeds. Export detailed reports and receive threshold alerts to avoid overage charges.

Highlights
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Dual-SIM and eSIM support
  • Smart usage dashboard
  • Integrated speed test
  • Exportable usage reports
  • Customizable threshold alerts
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Know exactly where your data goes β€” across every SIM, every cycle, every day. CellMonitor tracks your cellular and WiFi usage in real time, right on your device. No account needed. No VPN. No subscriptions. Just accurate, private data tracking that works with any carrier worldwide. DUAL-SIM & eSIM SUPPORT The only data tracker built for modern iPhones. Track each SIM independently with separate billing periods, data caps, and custom labels. Switch between Work and Personal, Home and Travel β€” CellMonitor keeps them all in check. SMART DASHBOARD See your usage at a glance with a color-coded progress ring that shifts from calm to warning as you approach your limit. Daily average, daily budget, and days remaining β€” everything you need in one view. SPEED TEST Test your download speed, upload speed, and latency without leaving the app. Keep a history of results to spot trends or compare networks. USAGE REPORTS Export detailed CSV or formatted PDF reports of your daily usage β€” perfect for expense tracking, business travel, or just staying informed. Share via email, AirDrop, or any app. WIDGETS THAT WORK Four widget sizes β€” from a compact ring on your Home Screen to an extra-large dashboard with a 7-day usage chart. Always know where you stand without opening the app. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Your data usage, right on your wrist. CellMonitor syncs automatically to your Apple Watch with a two-page dashboard showing your progress ring, daily stats, and per-SIM breakdown. THRESHOLD ALERTS Set a custom warning percentage for each SIM. CellMonitor notifies you before you hit your cap β€” so you never get surprised by overage charges again. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No cloud. No login. No tracking. CellMonitor uses iOS system interfaces to read usage data β€” nothing leaves your iPhone. WHY CELLMONITOR? - Works with every carrier, every plan, everywhere - Flexible billing cycles (any start day, any end day) - Sent vs. received breakdown for cellular and WiFi - Reboot-safe β€” never lose your count - Background refresh every 15 minutes - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Built with SwiftUI and Swift Charts β€” fast, smooth, native One price. Every feature. No subscriptions. No ads.

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. β€’ 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 β€’ Limit alerts: a notification at 80% and 100% of your cap β€’ Today at a glance: today's Wi-Fi and cellular usage and current speed on the main screen, plus a 7-day chart β€’ Widgets: small and medium on the Home Screen, plus circular, rectangular, and inline styles on the Lock Screen. Choose which plan each widget shows β€’ Multi-SIM / eSIM: cellular data tracked per line, with custom line names β€’ 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 β€” 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): β€’ Forecast & alerts: see when you'll hit your limit, set custom alert thresholds, and get notified when you go over today's suggested usage β€’ Usage calibration: match the usage your carrier shows, so limits, alerts, and widgets use the calibrated number β€’ Shortcuts automation: record automatically at a set time every day (no need to open the app) for more accurate usage across days β€’ Advanced history: 30-day / 12-month trends, per-line analysis, and summaries β€’ Data backup: export / import full backups so you never lose data when switching phones, or export an Excel spreadsheet

Screenshots

CellMonitor4 screens
NetUsageLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NetUsageLog at Free against CellMonitor's $0.99. NetUsageLog also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). CellMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

NetUsageLog is free to download; CellMonitor costs $0.99 up front. NetUsageLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CellMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CellMonitor ships an update every 2 months, NetUsageLog every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
CellMonitor versus NetUsageLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellMonitorNetUsageLog
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVOJTECH VOLPRECHTLiChuan Lin

In-app purchases

None

CellMonitor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NetUsageLog

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is CellMonitor free?
CellMonitor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetUsageLog free?
NetUsageLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CellMonitor or NetUsageLog have ads?
Neither CellMonitor nor NetUsageLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CellMonitor or NetUsageLog?
CellMonitor ships an update every 2 months, and NetUsageLog every 11 days. Most recently, CellMonitor was updated on November 4, 2026 and NetUsageLog on October 31, 2026.

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