Comparison

My Data Usage vs GEarth Map

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

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
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No Running in the background, No GPS,Power saving! √ 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(2G/3G/4G/5G/5.5G/Edge/GPRS) 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. √ Cellular / WiFi speed test function※ √ Utility tools: Including QR Code Scan, Avatar Synthesis, Hourly Chime, Contacts merge and clean, Contacts backup to files and import.※ Problems and Suggestions: xiaolingapp@163.com

About

GEarth Map

Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous Google Street View and Apple Look Around
  • Interactive timeline and slider for year selection
  • Location search functionality
  • Imagery playback with adjustable speed
  • Screen recording for historical change videos
  • Direction indicator (compass)
Features
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GEarth Map is a satellite map and historical imagery explorer for viewing how places change over time. Browse archived world imagery, compare different years, search any location, and turn map changes into shareable videos. Whether you are studying urban growth, coastline changes, construction progress, natural events, or environmental transformation, GEarth Map helps you explore the world through time with an interactive map timeline. Key Features Historical Satellite Imagery View archived map imagery from different years and dates. Explore how cities, roads, coastlines, forests, rivers, and landmarks have changed over time. Interactive Timeline and Time Slider Use the year list and time slider to switch between historical imagery quickly. Drag through time to visually compare map changes in one place. Map Timelapse Playback Tap play to animate historical imagery changes. Adjust playback speed to view long-term development slowly or quickly, making changes easier to understand. Search Any Location Search for cities, addresses, landmarks, or places of interest and jump directly to the map area you want to explore. Street-Level Exploration Long press on the map or search for a location to open street-level views, including Google Street View and Apple Look Around where available. Record and Export Map Changes Create videos from historical map imagery and save them to your photo library. Use exported videos for presentations, research, reports, education, or social sharing. Map Tools Use compass direction, location positioning, map layers, screenshots, and measurement tools to explore places with more context. Use Cases Urban Planning Compare historical satellite imagery to understand city expansion, road construction, land use changes, and development patterns. Academic and Geographic Research Study environmental change, natural events, regional development, and historical landscape transformation. Education Help students visually understand geography, urban growth, climate impact, and how the Earth changes over time. Content Creation and Reports Record map timelapse videos and screenshots for presentations, documentaries, project updates, and visual storytelling. Explore the past. Compare the present. Watch the world change with GEarth Map.

Screenshots

My Data Usage4 screens
GEarth Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GEarth Map at 4.7 against My Data Usage's 2.8. GEarth Map also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (523 vs 23). On price, 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

Both are free to download. My Data Usage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GEarth Map sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GEarth Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GEarth Map has 523 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 86% of GEarth Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Data Usage ships an update every 2 months, GEarth Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Data Usage versus GEarth Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Data UsageGEarth Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (23 ratings)4.7 (523 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer泽辉 王国辉 满

Customer experience

My Data Usage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive34.8%
Neutral21.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative38.5%

GEarth Map

All ratings422 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

My Data Usage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GEarth Map

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Everything turns green when zooming too close
  • Places not showing recent photos
  • White screen
  • App takes up 1GB initially, then up to 20GB
  • App crashes when zooming in

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more years to the timeline
  • Improve image quality
  • List more years between existing ones
  • Add more years on the timeline
  • Allow purchase of VIP in China
Show 1 more
  • Clarify VIP features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Data Usage

One-time1
  • Permanently remove ads$3.99
2 purchases

GEarth Map

One-time2
  • 10 Media Points Package$1.99
  • Earth TImelapse Premium$3.99

Questions

Is My Data Usage free?
My Data Usage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GEarth Map free?
GEarth Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Data Usage or GEarth Map?
GEarth Map is rated higher. My Data Usage averages 2.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while GEarth Map averages 4.7 from 523 ratings.
Do My Data Usage or GEarth Map have ads?
Both My Data Usage and GEarth Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Data Usage or GEarth Map?
My Data Usage ships an update every 2 months, and GEarth Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Data Usage was updated on October 24, 2026 and GEarth Map on October 27, 2026.

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