Data Widget vs HomeKeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Widget
Effortlessly monitor your cellular data usage with a simple swipe. This app displays both time and data consumption in a clear, at-a-glance diagram. It's compatible with all carrier networks and offers real-time tracking and historical data.
- Double progress diagram
- Time and data at a glance
- Real-time monitoring
- History tracking
- Compatible with all carriers
- No data consumption
- No GPS
- No ads
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See how much data you have left this cycle — and whether you’re heading for overage. Track against your own plan date: remaining on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch, with optional alerts at 80% or when you run out. No carrier login, and no extra data used just to check. It is a one-time purchase: no subscription, no ads, widgets included. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Buy once and everything below is included: • No subscription, no trial that expires, no “Pro” tier added later • Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy and Apple Watch widgets are part of the app, not an upgrade • Nothing you already paid for gets moved behind a new plan later YOUR PLAN DATE, NOT THEIRS Usage in Settings doesn’t follow your billing date, and carrier apps want an account. Data Widget totals cellular bytes on-device against the cap you set: • Monthly, weekly, or a custom cycle • Calibrate to the number on your bill (confirms before saving) • If your plan rolls unused data, carry it into this cycle • Dual SIM / eSIM: both lines together, primary only, or split — useful with a travel eSIM • 5G and LTE cellular interfaces REMAINING VS. PACE The headline number is remaining. Time and usage share one bar; the arrow is calendar pace — green if you’re under, red if you’re burning faster. Home says “12% ahead of pace” or “about N days left at this rate,” with a daily chart for spikes. History is one row per cycle, grouped by year. GLANCE WITHOUT OPENING THE APP Widgets on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy show remaining in large type, plus when it last updated. Apple Watch complications show remaining on the face. In the app, tap to switch % and used | remaining. BEFORE YOU OVERAGE Optional alerts at 80%, 90%, or when you run out — once per tier each cycle. You can also alert when usage runs ahead of time. PRIVATE AND HONEST No ads. No location. No SMS scraping, no carrier-bill login. On-device totals can differ from Settings > Cellular because of VPN, Personal Hotspot, or carrier rounding. That’s explained in Settings; calibration lines the ledger up with your plan. Requires iOS 17 or later. Apple Watch requires watchOS 10 or later. Designed for iPhone. On iPad it only counts on cellular models.
HomeKeep
This app provides homeowners with a private, offline system to track routine home maintenance. It helps manage seasonal upkeep, recurring tasks, supplies, and home details to prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs. The app allows for custom tasks and data export.
- Routine home maintenance tracking
- Seasonal and recurring task management
- Supplies and cost tracking
- Home details and property management
- Custom task creation
- Data backup and export
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Keep home maintenance from becoming another thing to remember. HomeKeep brings recurring tasks, seasonal checklists, reminders, and home records into one practical plan for iPhone and iPad. See what needs attention today, prepare for upcoming work, and keep a history of what you have done. A PLAN FOR YOUR HOME Start with the systems your property actually has. Your Home Plan highlights today's work and what to plan next. Use Needs Attention for urgent work or Quick Wins for DIY jobs taking 30 minutes or less. Add your own tasks, adjust schedules, and hide or remove work that does not apply. Manage up to three properties, each with its own maintenance plan. CHECKLISTS THAT REMEMBER Track upkeep for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, the yard, and more. Tick off a task's steps as you work; your progress stays saved when you close the app. Each new maintenance cycle starts fresh. Find suggested supplies, estimated costs, and guidance on when to call a professional. Use focused checklists for storms, freezing weather, and vacations. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Choose a preferred local reminder time and how far ahead a task should notify you. Tap a reminder to open its task. Postpone a reminder until tomorrow while keeping the task's due date in place. YOUR APPLIANCE LIBRARY Keep manufacturer, model and serial numbers, purchase dates, manual links, notes, and warranty dates with the property they belong to. Link related maintenance tasks so your records and routine care stay connected. Search your appliances, see warranties nearing expiration, and opt into a warranty reminder. HOME RECORDS YOU CAN CORRECT Save filter sizes, water shutoff locations, task notes, photos, and receipt images. Search your maintenance history across homes. Undo recent completions and scheduling changes while working in the app. Correct a completion's date or notes, or remove an accidental entry. SEE YOUR PLAN AT A GLANCE Use Home Screen widgets, the calendar, and seasonal views to check upcoming work in the way that suits you. Plan supplies and estimated maintenance costs before you start. BACK UP WHEN YOU CHOOSE Export a full backup or a spreadsheet and choose where to save or share it. Settings shows completed backup exports. Occasional reminders inside the app can help after substantial changes; postpone them or turn them off at any time. THE FULL APP. NO EXTRA UNLOCKS. HomeKeep includes unlimited active tasks and appliance records, up to three homes, widgets, reminders, checklists, history, and backups. No subscription or additional in-app purchase is required. Existing customers, including previous Lifetime buyers, keep full access when they update. No account, ads, or subscription. Everyday planning, saved records, checklists, and reminders work offline. Your home data stays on your device. HomeKeep does not provide iCloud sync or shared household accounts and does not use tracking or third-party analytics. Manual, reference, and shopping links open externally. Designed for first-time homeowners, busy households, and anyone who wants an easier way to keep up with a home. Support: https://awfasano.github.io/homekeep-site/support.html Privacy: https://awfasano.github.io/homekeep-site/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HomeKeep at Free against Data Widget's $1.99. HomeKeep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Data Widget's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
HomeKeep is free to download; Data Widget costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeKeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Widget has 146 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Widget | HomeKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (146 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 146 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 大胜 纪 | Anthony Fasano |
Customer experience
Data Widget
HomeKeep
Bugs and requests
Data Widget
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inaccurate data reporting
- Stopped working after iOS updates
- Crashes on launch
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for 30-day billing cycles
- Include WiFi usage tracking
- Provide more customization options
- Implement usage alerts/notifications
HomeKeep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Data Widget
No in-app purchases
HomeKeep
No in-app purchases









