Comparison

AudioBuffer vs DataLeft

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

Head to head
About

AudioBuffer

Features
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AudioBuffer runs a continuous rolling audio buffer in the background - so when something cool happens, you can still save it. Just enable buffering, go about your day, and reopen the app whenever to save the recent past. • Retroactive recording - Save audio that already happened. No need to recreate the moment. • Configurable buffer - Choose how far back to reach: 15 seconds to 5 minutes. • Clip editor - Trim your saved clips with a visual waveform, drag handles to set in/out points. • Clip management - Browse, rename, and delete clips from your collection. • Sharing - Export clips individually or in a batch via Airdrop, Message, Files, & more. • Normalization - Use the magic wand button to normalize a clip to a custom dB level • Custom naming - Set filename prefix and naming method. • Live waveform - Visual feedback for incoming audio. • Dark, Light, or System appearance - Looks right in any environment. • No cloud, no accounts - All recordings stay private on your device. Only you can listen & share.

About

DataLeft

Features
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How much data is left? DataLeft answers on your Lock Screen — before you ever open the app. A calm gauge shows what's left of your plan and how many days it needs to last. If you're burning through data faster than the days, you'll see it in one glance — and get a heads-up before it's a problem. AT A GLANCE • Remaining data as a dual-ring gauge: data left vs days left • Widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy • Alerts at 50 / 80 / 95% — helpful, never alarming BUILT FOR TRAVEL • Add your travel eSIM before you fly • Get a reminder to switch on arrival, and another before it expires • Fixed-period plans with D-day countdown PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No subscription. No server. No VPN. • Nothing leaves your device — there is nothing to collect • Works entirely offline DATALEFT PRO (one-time purchase) • Multiple plans — home plan and travel eSIMs side by side • Deep insights: 30-day trends, weekly rhythm, cellular vs WiFi • Daily budget alerts • Premium widgets Note: iOS provides device-wide network counters to apps. DataLeft shows accurate totals for your device; per-app breakdowns are not possible for any third-party app.

Screenshots

AudioBuffer4 screens
DataLeft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DataLeft at Free against AudioBuffer's $2.99. DataLeft also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). AudioBuffer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

DataLeft is free to download; AudioBuffer costs $2.99 up front. DataLeft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AudioBuffer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioBuffer ships an update every 3 weeks, DataLeft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
AudioBuffer versus DataLeft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioBufferDataLeft
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollin CunninghamOh Hyeon Kwon

In-app purchases

None

AudioBuffer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DataLeft

One-time1
  • DataLeft Pro$2.99

Questions

Is AudioBuffer free?
AudioBuffer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataLeft free?
DataLeft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AudioBuffer or DataLeft have ads?
Neither AudioBuffer nor DataLeft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioBuffer or DataLeft?
AudioBuffer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DataLeft every 2 weeks. Most recently, AudioBuffer was updated on October 2, 2026 and DataLeft on October 17, 2026.

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