Comparison

NetUsageLog vs SIMTAG

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

About

SIMTAG

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"Will that eSIM actually connect?" SIMTAG is an offline-first ledger for your eSIMs. Keep QR codes, APN settings, and notes in one place — everything stays on your device and opens even in airplane mode. WHEN IT HELPS - Before departure: your eSIM QR codes and APN details are scattered across emails - After landing: no signal, and you are not sure which setting to check first - Back home: you want a record of which eSIM worked where WHAT IT DOES Ledger - Add an eSIM four ways: scan a QR code, import from a photo, paste the activation string, or type it in - The original QR image, APN, expiry date, and notes are stored on your device and viewable offline anytime Install assistance - Guides you through APN settings first, then the eSIM installation itself - Illustrated step-by-step guides work without any connection When nothing connects - Answer a few questions and narrow down which setting to check next - Results state only facts: "detected" or "not detected" PRIVACY Your eSIM data (QR codes, activation codes, APN, notes) is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers. Note: Whether a line connects depends on the carrier, device, and region. SIMTAG helps you organize and check settings; it does not guarantee connectivity. iOS does not allow apps to measure per-line data usage.

Screenshots

NetUsageLog4 screens
SIMTAG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIMTAG at none against NetUsageLog's 1. NetUsageLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. SIMTAG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
NetUsageLog versus SIMTAG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetUsageLogSIMTAG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiChuan LinSOKUHO JAPAN K.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NetUsageLog

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99
None

SIMTAG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetUsageLog free?
NetUsageLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIMTAG free?
SIMTAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetUsageLog or SIMTAG have ads?
SIMTAG shows ads; NetUsageLog does not.

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