# Usage Device Monitor vs Data Remaining

The clearest difference is rating: Usage Device Monitor at 4.6 against Data Remaining's 4.1. Usage Device Monitor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 32%). Data Remaining's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Usage Device Monitor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Data Remaining sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Usage Device Monitor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Usage Device Monitor has 3.9K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Usage Device Monitor's written reviews are positive against 32% of Data Remaining's.

Usage Device Monitor ships an update every 2 months, Data Remaining every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Usage Device Monitor | Data Remaining |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usage-device-monitor/id970353453/reviews)** | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-remaining-usage-tracker/id1350660169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Stasula](https://appshunter.io/developer/970353440) | [Rigato inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329630668) |

## What reviewers say

### Usage Device Monitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usage-device-monitor/id970353453)

Monitor your device's data usage, network speed, memory, and storage with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Get detailed hardware specifications and compare them with other models. Enjoy a simple, intuitive design with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Data usage tracking (monthly and daily), Real-time network connection monitoring, Memory allocation by category, Storage usage, Battery graph, Device hardware specifications, Customizable home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compare Unlock | Free | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Surprise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Usage Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Usage Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Fantastic customization
- 💡 Useful and intuitive
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Clean and polished

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data not recorded accurately
- 🐛 Inaccurate data and usage tracking
- 🔒 Requires paid upgrade for full functionality
- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 🐛 Inconsistent data and usage reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Spec, Config, and About tabs not working
- Widgets not updating frequently
- Widgets not displaying data correctly
- App crashing when changing color theme

**Requested features**

- Add real-time connection and network speed widget
- Improve data usage tracking and reporting
- Add thermal state monitoring
- Combine current and previous version into one app
- Allow setting data limits and alerts


### Data Remaining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-remaining-usage-tracker/id1350660169)

Monitor your cellular and Wi-Fi data consumption with this app. It visualizes your usage, tracks both mobile and Wi-Fi, and allows for custom data plan configurations. Widgets provide at-a-glance information on your home and lock screens.

**Highlights:** Tracks mobile and Wi-Fi usage, Visualizes remaining data on a graph, Configurable data plan, Graphical display of traffic, Background updates, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giga PRO Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Giga PRO Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad Banner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giga PRO Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Usage Device Monitor free?

Usage Device Monitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Data Remaining free?

Data Remaining is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Usage Device Monitor or Data Remaining?

Usage Device Monitor is rated higher. Usage Device Monitor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Data Remaining averages 4.1 from 57 ratings.

### Do Usage Device Monitor or Data Remaining have ads?

Data Remaining shows ads; Usage Device Monitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Usage Device Monitor or Data Remaining?

Usage Device Monitor ships an update every 2 months, and Data Remaining every 6 days. Most recently, Usage Device Monitor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Data Remaining on November 6, 2026.

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