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What are the best Android apps for monitoring data (Internet) usage?
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Best Android apps for monitoring data (Internet) usage
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88
Data Usage Monitor
$2 ~ $5
Nov 30, 2023
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My Data Manager
Free
Jul 11, 2020
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Netguard
-
Aug 1, 2020
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Data Counter Widget
Free+
Apr 23, 2023
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NetWidget
$0.99
Jun 12, 2023
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Data Usage Monitor
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Data Usage Monitor
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Data Usage Monitor
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Shows app usage
Clearly shows how much data each app is using
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Time periods are limited
The app only supports a fixed set of time periods: today, yesterday, every 3 days, past 3 days, this week, this month, last month. You can't choose any time period not in this list.
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Yanis's Experience
The BEST out there !
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Homescreen widget
Has a homescreen widget that shows the usage for Wi-Fi or mobile data, over any of the available periods.
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Usage stats as a notification
The current usage stats can be displayed as a notification.
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Dark theme and light theme
Two color schemes are available: Light and Dark.
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Premium features available after watching ads
Premium features can be enabled by in-app purchase, or enabled for one day by watching a video advertisement. You get one day per video ad, and you can watch one ad every 6 hours.
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$2 ~ $5
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My Data Manager
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My Data Manager
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My Data Manager
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Very intuitive interface
This app's interface is very simple to understand and use.
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Recent update shows inaccurate data usage
A recent update (early 2017) has caused the data usage to become unreliable. It often wildly overestimates data usage, but will occasionally underestimate as well.
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Intrusive permissions
Requests permissions for precise GPS location, as well as reading the contacts, reading SMS, and reading call log (which are required for call and SMS tracking).
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Free
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Netguard
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Netguard
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Netguard
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Data Counter Widget
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Data Counter Widget
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Data Counter Widget
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Homescreen widget
Has a homescreen widget that shows the usage for Wi-Fi and mobile data.
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Widget has no settings
No setting to show (both) daily and/or weekly and/or monthly usage.
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CapableGonggong's Experience
app is great, but widget does not even have a 1-day option
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Only basic stats
It only shows the basic data usage (sent/received/total) per day, week, month, year. No graphs, no further breakdown.
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Free+
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NetWidget
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NetWidget
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Real time network traffic graph
Many phones don't have a built-in network monitor. This widget provides the perfect monitor that works on Android 4 and upwards, perfect for phones, tablets, Android TV boxes and more.
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LuckyYhi's Experience
I love being able to see when my phone is downloading or uploading. The graph updates quickly and helps me troubleshoot my network speed issues.
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Affordable
Other monitors seem to cost more, but this is affordable at just AUD $0.99.
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$0.99
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My Data Manager - Data Usage
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My Data Manager - Data Usage
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My Data Manager - Data Usage
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Recommends daily budget
Recommends daily budget based on remaining data in this cycle.
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Doesn't work with Dual-SIM
Dual-SIM is not detected. Network from 2nd SIM is not detected. Only 1 data cycle is allowed.
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Forecasts data usage
Forecasts end-of-cycle data usage based on current stats.
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Intrusive permissions
Locaton, SMS, Phone, Storage, Device ID, Calls, App History, Contacts...
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High battery usage
After using the app for a few minutes, Android system warns this app is draining a lot of battery.
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Free version is full of ads
Ads can be removed with in-app purchase.
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€2.59
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Datally
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Datally
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Datally
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Does not do daily tracking unless VPN is on
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Free
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Data Status
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Data Status
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Data Status
€0.70
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5
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3G Watchdog
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3G Watchdog
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3G Watchdog
Free
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3
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Mobile Counter Pro - 4G, WIFI
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Mobile Counter Pro - 4G, WIFI
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Mobile Counter Pro - 4G, WIFI
€2
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Internet Data Usage
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Internet Data Usage
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Internet Data Usage
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