Comparison

My Data Usage Widget Pro vs CellMonitor

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

Head to head
About

My Data Usage Widget Pro

Monitor your cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time with customizable widgets. Set data quotas and billing cycles to avoid overages. Includes utility tools like QR code scanning and contact management.

Highlights
  • Real-time cellular and WiFi traffic monitoring
  • Customizable widgets for Notification Center
  • Data quota and billing cycle settings
  • Graphical history of data usage
  • Memory, CPU, and Disk usage monitoring
  • Color alarm function for usage thresholds
  • Utility tools (QR scan, contact merge, etc.)
Features
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Added additional data multi-packet calculation & monitor function, data usage summary details prompts. ※Added Cellular/WiFi speed test function※ ※Added Utility tools: Including QRCode Scan, Avatar Synthesis, Hourly Chime, Contacts merge and clean, Contacts backup to files and import.※ Monitors cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G/5.5G/Edge/GPRS) and WiFi Real-Time Traffic Widget is coming! It can be placed in 'Today' of Notification Center. It can be custom UI. In the Notification Center, So easy to Check out real time up/down/total data from your device. Set data quota and billing cycle information and let Data Usage worry about making sure you don’t pay for overages again. App graphically displays the history of Cellular and Wifi networks using data. Widget can monitor the Memory/CPU/Disk Real-Time usage also. it has the switch to turn on or off. Widget provides color alarm function, when the traffic or memory, CPU, disk usage is greater than the certain value, it will be in a different color to warning. Widget provides custom UI to suit your personal taste, Including turn on or off of cellular, Wifi, memory, CPU, disk, color alarms, etc. No Running in the background, No GPS, No use network, No advertising!

About

CellMonitor

Track cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time on your device. Monitor multiple SIM cards independently, view usage at a glance, and test network speeds. Export detailed reports and receive threshold alerts to avoid overage charges.

Highlights
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Dual-SIM and eSIM support
  • Smart usage dashboard
  • Integrated speed test
  • Exportable usage reports
  • Customizable threshold alerts
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Know exactly where your data goes — across every SIM, every cycle, every day. CellMonitor tracks your cellular and WiFi usage in real time, right on your device. No account needed. No VPN. No subscriptions. Just accurate, private data tracking that works with any carrier worldwide. DUAL-SIM & eSIM SUPPORT The only data tracker built for modern iPhones. Track each SIM independently with separate billing periods, data caps, and custom labels. Switch between Work and Personal, Home and Travel — CellMonitor keeps them all in check. SMART DASHBOARD See your usage at a glance with a color-coded progress ring that shifts from calm to warning as you approach your limit. Daily average, daily budget, and days remaining — everything you need in one view. SPEED TEST Test your download speed, upload speed, and latency without leaving the app. Keep a history of results to spot trends or compare networks. USAGE REPORTS Export detailed CSV or formatted PDF reports of your daily usage — perfect for expense tracking, business travel, or just staying informed. Share via email, AirDrop, or any app. WIDGETS THAT WORK Four widget sizes — from a compact ring on your Home Screen to an extra-large dashboard with a 7-day usage chart. Always know where you stand without opening the app. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Your data usage, right on your wrist. CellMonitor syncs automatically to your Apple Watch with a two-page dashboard showing your progress ring, daily stats, and per-SIM breakdown. THRESHOLD ALERTS Set a custom warning percentage for each SIM. CellMonitor notifies you before you hit your cap — so you never get surprised by overage charges again. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No cloud. No login. No tracking. CellMonitor uses iOS system interfaces to read usage data — nothing leaves your iPhone. WHY CELLMONITOR? - Works with every carrier, every plan, everywhere - Flexible billing cycles (any start day, any end day) - Sent vs. received breakdown for cellular and WiFi - Reboot-safe — never lose your count - Background refresh every 15 minutes - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Built with SwiftUI and Swift Charts — fast, smooth, native One price. Every feature. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

My Data Usage Widget Pro4 screens
CellMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CellMonitor at $0.99 against My Data Usage Widget Pro's $3.99. CellMonitor also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%). My Data Usage Widget Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

My Data Usage Widget Pro costs $3.99 and CellMonitor $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Data Usage Widget Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, CellMonitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Data Usage Widget Pro versus CellMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Data Usage Widget ProCellMonitor
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽辉 王VOJTECH VOLPRECHT

Customer experience

My Data Usage Widget Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%

CellMonitor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Data Usage Widget Pro

No in-app purchases

None

CellMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Data Usage Widget Pro free?
My Data Usage Widget Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellMonitor free?
CellMonitor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Data Usage Widget Pro or CellMonitor have ads?
Neither My Data Usage Widget Pro nor CellMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Data Usage Widget Pro or CellMonitor?
My Data Usage Widget Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and CellMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, My Data Usage Widget Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and CellMonitor on October 9, 2026.

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