Comparison

Data Widget vs Inflation Calculator

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

Inflation Calculator

Easily determine the present-day value of past prices using up-to-date inflation data. This tool supports 22 international currencies and provides yearly updates, making it simple to understand historical cost comparisons.

Highlights
  • Calculate dollar value from 1800-2025
  • Supports 22 international currencies
  • Yearly inflation data updates
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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NEW: TIME MACHINE AND ASK - Time Machine: pick any year and see what everyday things cost, with charts of prices over time. - Ask: ask anything about money and the past, answered with real inflation data. - Share any result or chart with a friend. Ever see a price from the past and wonder how much that would cost today? With Inflation Calculator, the answer is just a tap away. Features include: - Calculate the value of the dollar over time from 1800 to 2026. - Support for 22 international currencies: - US Dollar - Euro - British Pound - Canadian Dollar - Australian Dollar - New Zealand Dollar - Japanese Yen - Swiss Franc - Chinese Yuan - Swedish Krona - Mexican Peso - Norwegian Krone - South Korean Won - Turkish Lira - Brazilian Real - South African Rand - Indian Rupee - Russian Ruble - Israeli Sheqel - Indonesian Rupiah - Saudi Arabian Riyal - Colombian Peso - Yearly updates with the latest inflation data. - Simple and intuitive. No ads or distracting popups. PREMIUM Premium adds charts for every price and as many Ask questions as you like. Choose a yearly subscription (new subscribers get a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dyoburon.com/inflation-calc-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Data Widget4 screens
Inflation Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inflation Calculator at Free against Data Widget's $1.99. Inflation Calculator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (85% vs 60%). Data Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inflation Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inflation Calculator has 3.6K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Data Widget's written reviews are positive against 85% of Inflation Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Inflation Calculator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Data Widget versus Inflation Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData WidgetInflation Calculator
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (43 ratings)4.9 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings433.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大胜 纪Dylan Burton

Customer experience

Data Widget

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews884 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative31.0%

Inflation Calculator

All ratings3,564 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Data Widget

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate data tracking
  • 💡 Convenient widget
  • 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate data reporting
  • 🐛 Stopped working after updates
  • 🐛 Doesn't support 4G/LTE or WiFi usage
  • 🐛 Crashes on launch

Inflation Calculator

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive and useful
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent value
  • 👍 Provides helpful perspective
  • 👍 Intuitive and straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not updated for current year
  • 🐛 Lacks updates for some currencies
  • 🐛 Design could be improved
  • 🐛 Lacks ability to directly input data

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

Inflation Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Not updated beyond 2024
  • Caps out at 2020 for some countries

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to 2025
  • Add support for more currencies
  • Improve design and usability
  • Allow direct data input

In-app purchases

None

Data Widget

No in-app purchases

None

Inflation Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Data Widget free?
Data Widget costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inflation Calculator free?
Inflation Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Data Widget or Inflation Calculator?
Inflation Calculator is rated higher. Data Widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Inflation Calculator averages 4.9 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Data Widget or Inflation Calculator have ads?
Neither Data Widget nor Inflation Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Widget or Inflation Calculator?
Data Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inflation Calculator every 6 months. Most recently, Data Widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and Inflation Calculator on October 12, 2026.

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