Comparison

NetUsageLog vs GigaGuard

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

Head to head
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 ā—† 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. ā—† 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. ā—† Separate Tracking for Dual SIM and eSIM Monitor each SIM or eSIM independently and assign custom names such as "Primary SIM" or "Travel eSIM". ā—† 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. ā—† 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. ā—† Home Screen Widgets Check your current usage and remaining quota directly from your Home Screen without opening the app. ā—† 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. ā—† Multiple Languages Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. ā—† 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. ā—† 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.

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GigaGuard

Features
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GigaGuard tracks data across multiple SIMs (up to 20 profiles) in real time — no carrier login, no VPN, no account. Home screen, lock screen and Apple Watch widgets show remaining GB at a glance. Tip: add the widget to your home or lock screen — every time it appears, the app measures usage and re-evaluates your daily-limit alerts, making notifications more reliable even when you rarely open the app. GigaGuard estimates your cellular and Wi-Fi data usage right on your device — no carrier account login needed. FEATURES - Monthly plans with a custom reset day and optional rollover of unused data - Day-pass plans (e.g. a 7-day prepaid pass or travel eSIM) that start when you activate them - Manual calibration: enter your carrier's official usage figure to keep estimates accurate - Home screen and Lock Screen widgets, with a one-tap refresh button - Premium: multiple profiles for separate SIMs, threshold notifications, and a usage history graph Data usage is measured independently on-device and is an estimate. It may differ from your carrier's official figures — always check your carrier's app or website for exact billing. ā–¼ Recently added • Usage pace forecast: projects your end-of-cycle total and the date you'll hit the limit • Overrun alert: one early warning per cycle, only when you're on track to run out (Premium) • Cycle history: month-by-month usage and carry-over chart (Premium) • Siri Shortcut: just say Check remaining data in GigaGuard

Screenshots

NetUsageLog4 screens
GigaGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GigaGuard at none against NetUsageLog's shown. GigaGuard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. NetUsageLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GigaGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetUsageLog ships an update fortnightly, GigaGuard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NetUsageLog versus GigaGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetUsageLogGigaGuard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiChuan LinSami Kuribara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetUsageLog

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99
1 purchases

GigaGuard

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$2.99

Questions

Is NetUsageLog free?
NetUsageLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GigaGuard free?
GigaGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NetUsageLog or GigaGuard have ads?
NetUsageLog shows ads; GigaGuard does not.
Which is updated more often, NetUsageLog or GigaGuard?
NetUsageLog ships an update fortnightly, and GigaGuard every 4 days. Most recently, NetUsageLog was updated on July 16, 2026 and GigaGuard on September 24, 2026.

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