Data Widget vs monicon
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.
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ホーム画面のアイコンが、カレンダーの「今月」表示になるアプリです。 アプリを開くだけで、アイコンが今月の数字に切り替わります。月替わりには通知でお知らせ。ホーム画面のウィジェットと Apple Watch のコンプリケーションは、月が変わると自動で更新されます。 ◆ 3つのスタイル ・和暦(令和8年) ・西暦(2026) ・英語月名(Jul) アイコン上部のラベルを選べます。中央の大きな数字は今月の数字です。 ◆ 選べる13色 レッド、オレンジ、ブルー、グリーン、ミントなど全13色。ライト/ダーク/クリアのアイコン外観にも対応し、ホーム画面に自然になじみます。 ◆ ホーム画面ウィジェット 選んだデザインそのままに今月を表示します。ウィジェットは月が変わると自動的に切り替わります。 ◆ Apple Watch 対応 文字盤のコンプリケーションに「7月」「2026」「令和8年」を表示できます。Watch アプリでは iPhone で選んだデザインをそのまま確認できます。 ◆ 月替わりのお知らせ 毎月1日に通知でお知らせ。アプリを開くだけでアイコンが新しい月になります(通知はオフでも利用できます)。 ◆ プライバシー 通信は一切行わず、データも収集しません。設定はすべて端末内にのみ保存されます。 ※ iOS の仕様上、アプリ本体のアイコンは月が変わった際に一度アプリを開くと更新されます(ウィジェット・コンプリケーションは自動更新です)。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: monicon at every 2 days against Data Widget's every 3 weeks. Data Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Data Widget costs $1.99 and monicon $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, monicon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Widget | monicon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 372 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 大胜 纪 | Ryosuke Sato |
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
monicon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Data Widget
No in-app purchases
monicon
No in-app purchases









