Comparison

Data Widget vs Arrival Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Data Widget

Track your remaining cellular data usage against your plan's cycle date. Get optional alerts before you overage and view your data status on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Apple Watch without needing carrier logins.

Highlights
  • Home, Lock Screen, StandBy, and Apple Watch widgets
  • Customizable cycle dates (monthly, weekly, custom)
  • Optional alerts at 80% or when data runs out
  • On-device data totaling
  • Dual SIM / eSIM support
  • Calendar pace indicator
Features
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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.

About

Arrival Alarm

Never miss your stop again with this location-based reminder for public transit. Set custom alerts for buses, trains, and subways, and receive notifications as you approach your destination. It's designed to help you relax or nap during your commute without worry.

Highlights
  • Destination alarms
  • Searchable destinations
  • Customizable alert radius
  • Multiple repeated alerts
  • Save frequently used places
  • Pre-trip readiness check
  • Privacy-focused location data
Features
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Worried about falling asleep, getting distracted, or missing your stop while riding a bus, subway, or train? Arrival Alarm is a location-based reminder designed for public transit and everyday travel. Choose your destination and alert radius, start the alarm, and receive an alert as you approach the selected area. KEY FEATURES • Manage reminders like regular alarms Create multiple destination alarms and quickly turn them on or off from a familiar alarm-style home screen. Only one arrival reminder runs at a time. • Search and select destinations Search for bus stops, stations, addresses, and points of interest, or confirm your destination directly on the map. • Flexible alert radius Choose a suitable distance for buses, subways, trains, or longer journeys. • Repeated alerts Set 1, 2, 3, or 5 alerts with customizable intervals to reduce the chance of missing the first notification. • System alarm support on iOS 26 On iOS 26 and supported devices, system alarm alerts are available after authorization. Earlier iOS versions use local notifications. • Save frequently used places Save work, home, stations, and other destinations, then start them again with one tap. • Pre-trip readiness check Review location access, precise location, notification sound, and system alarm authorization before you leave. • Privacy-minded Location data is used to provide arrival reminders. The app does not store or upload your complete travel history. GREAT FOR • Napping during your daily bus commute • Avoiding missed subway stops • Train and long-distance coach arrival reminders • Location alerts when visiting unfamiliar places IMPORTANT Alert delivery can be affected by location permissions, notification permissions, device settings, location accuracy, and iOS background scheduling. Please complete the readiness check before traveling and keep the required permissions enabled. Arrival Alarm does not provide real-time transit arrival predictions, route planning, or turn-by-turn navigation. 1. This service is a subscription-based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. Currently, you can choose to use the service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Canceling subscription: To cancel the renewal, please take action at least 24 hours in advance. You can cancel by following these steps: Open System Settings - click on Apple ID - click on Subscriptions - select Premium Plan, and then cancel the subscription. 3. Restore Purchase: If you receive a prompt "You have already subscribed to this item" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the top right corner to restore your purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Data Widget4 screens
Arrival Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arrival Alarm at 5.0 against Data Widget's 4.3. Data Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (145 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Data Widget costs $1.99 and Arrival Alarm $1.99 up front. Arrival Alarm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Data Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrival Alarm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Widget has 145 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Arrival Alarm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Data Widget versus Arrival Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData WidgetArrival Alarm
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.3 (145 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings145 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大胜 纪春城 贾

Customer experience

Data Widget

All ratings145 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative30.9%

Arrival Alarm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Arrival Alarm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Data Widget

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Arrival Alarm

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Member$0.991 Month
  • Annual Member$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Data Widget free?
Data Widget costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrival Alarm free?
Arrival Alarm costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Data Widget or Arrival Alarm?
Arrival Alarm is rated higher. Data Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Arrival Alarm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Data Widget or Arrival Alarm have ads?
Neither Data Widget nor Arrival Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Widget or Arrival Alarm?
Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arrival Alarm every 2 months. Most recently, Data Widget was updated on November 11, 2026 and Arrival Alarm on October 31, 2026.

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