# My Data Usage vs iCharging

The clearest difference is rating: iCharging at 4.3 against My Data Usage's 2.8. iCharging also leads on ratings volume (289 vs 23). My Data Usage's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Data Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCharging sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iCharging holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCharging has 289 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Data Usage's written reviews are positive against 54% of iCharging's.

My Data Usage ships an update every 2 months, iCharging every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Data Usage | iCharging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-data-usage-cellular-widget/id973896870/reviews) | **[4.3 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icharging-play-screensaver/id1555857433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **289** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [泽辉 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/892030257) | [志翔 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/572200463) |

## What reviewers say

### My Data Usage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-data-usage-cellular-widget/id973896870)

Monitor your cellular and Wi-Fi data usage in real-time directly from your notification center. Set data quotas and billing cycles to avoid overages. View historical data usage and system resource monitoring with customizable alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time data usage in Notification Center, Data quota and billing cycle tracking, Graphical history of cellular/Wi-Fi data, Memory, CPU, Disk usage monitoring, Color-coded usage alarms, Customizable UI, Speed test function

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### iCharging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icharging-play-screensaver/id1555857433)

Enhance your phone's charging experience with dynamic animations and informative displays. This app offers customizable charging screensavers, power detection, and detailed battery health analysis. It also provides smart charging prompts and sound customization for a more engaging and informed charging process.

**Highlights:** Customizable charging screensaver animations, One-key charging power detection, Automatic charging information recording, Customizable charging prompt sounds, Detailed battery cycle life analysis, Battery capacity and health value modification, Automatic screensaver activation when charging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium permanent | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful charging information
- 💡 Useful charging animations
- 🤩 Lifetime usage option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🤑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Inaccurate battery health reporting
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Charging animation not working
- Battery information not updating correctly
- Shortcuts integration broken in iOS 15
- Inconsistent data across devices

**Requested features**

- Add Fahrenheit temperature option
- Improve battery cycle count tracking
- Provide more customization options
- Translate to more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Data Usage free?

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

### Is iCharging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Data Usage or iCharging?

iCharging is rated higher. My Data Usage averages 2.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while iCharging averages 4.3 from 289 ratings.

### Do My Data Usage or iCharging have ads?

Both My Data Usage and iCharging show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Data Usage or iCharging?

My Data Usage ships an update every 2 months, and iCharging every 6 months. Most recently, My Data Usage was updated on October 16, 2026 and iCharging on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*