Comparison

Data Widget vs Hoardware

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Hoardware

Features
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Hoardware is a collection manager for people who keep Apple hardware. Catalog the devices you own, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, AirTag, and Beats. Look up model details and firmware using AppleDB, an independent community database. KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE - Look up model identifiers, names, and release details - Record installed firmware versions and builds - Check available stable and beta updates - Receive optional alerts for new software releases OS COVERAGE - See which software generations your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch collection covers - Filter covered and missing versions to find the gaps ORGANIZE - Organize devices into collections and groups - Save notes, serial numbers, colors, and custom fields - Keep a wishlist for your next find - Search by name, model, serial number, or software version TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU - Sync your library and custom fields across Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud - Export your collection as text, JSON, PDF, or an image - Create library backups and restore them later - Share selected collection details through an optional read-only web link No separate Hoardware account is required. iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Device and firmware information is provided by AppleDB (appledb.dev). Hoardware is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple product and service names referenced here are trademarks of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

Data Widget4 screens
Hoardware3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hoardware at Free against Data Widget's $1.99. Hoardware also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Hoardware is free to download; Data Widget costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Hoardware daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Data Widget versus Hoardware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData WidgetHoardware
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大胜 纪Aaron Perris

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

Hoardware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Data Widget

No in-app purchases

None

Hoardware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Data Widget free?
Data Widget costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoardware free?
Hoardware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Data Widget or Hoardware have ads?
Neither Data Widget nor Hoardware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Widget or Hoardware?
Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hoardware daily. Most recently, Data Widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hoardware on October 7, 2026.

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