Data usage is one thing which when crosses its monthly limit can it hit your pockets really hard and it is so often that we don't keep a note of our data plans and thus end up paying expensive bills.
In today's era where life seems at a standstill without internet connection data connections are like blood and oxygen to our smartphone. Given the spread of high tech smartphones across globe, need of internet access is inevitable. Lot many apps run on an internet connection and thus keep the data counter running 24*7.
Most smartphones these days give data tracking option along with option to set monthly limit but not sure if they are competent enough given the features packed apps available for download for free. These apps are available across all platforms and may save you some money.
There are certain apps that help you track every bit of data usage and alarm you when you are nearing your monthly usage. Think of an app that is free to download and saves you money. Not Bad!
Here's a list of few such apps (arguably the best ones out in the market) -
ANDROID DEVICES
1. Onavo Count
This FREE app on android store allows you to feed in a data plan like data usage limit, price your are paying for it etc. It tracks your smartphones data usgae - apps wise and daily/weekly/mothly wise.
It also brings in the super feature of bringing to you attention about the apps that are data hogs.
2. Mobile Counter
This utility app allows you to track data usage type wise - 2G/3G or wifi. You can set widget on home screen and monitor daily / monthly data usage.
In today's era where life seems at a standstill without internet connection data connections are like blood and oxygen to our smartphone. Given the spread of high tech smartphones across globe, need of internet access is inevitable. Lot many apps run on an internet connection and thus keep the data counter running 24*7.
Most smartphones these days give data tracking option along with option to set monthly limit but not sure if they are competent enough given the features packed apps available for download for free. These apps are available across all platforms and may save you some money.
There are certain apps that help you track every bit of data usage and alarm you when you are nearing your monthly usage. Think of an app that is free to download and saves you money. Not Bad!
Here's a list of few such apps (arguably the best ones out in the market) -
ANDROID DEVICES
1. Onavo Count
This FREE app on android store allows you to feed in a data plan like data usage limit, price your are paying for it etc. It tracks your smartphones data usgae - apps wise and daily/weekly/mothly wise.
It also brings in the super feature of bringing to you attention about the apps that are data hogs.
2. Mobile Counter
This utility app allows you to track data usage type wise - 2G/3G or wifi. You can set widget on home screen and monitor daily / monthly data usage.
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iOS DEVICES
1. Built In Data Counter
iOS devices are very lucky ones, the in built data counter is a very handy tool to use to track very bit of data usage. Choose settings > General > Usage ... Cellular Usage. Records and displays incoming and outgoing data usage.
2. Data Usage Monitor
This FREE app on iOS store comes with a very fancy UI (user interface). It does all the kinds and types of data tracking you can think of and not only this, it also tracks the location from which data usage took place. Very useful !
Also, adds appearing or pooping up in the apps lead to needless data usage which can surely be avoided. Just resort to ad free version of the app.
As general tip to keep a check on data usage, do not forget to keep Wifi / 2G / 3G connection off when not in use. This will also help you save lot of battery drain.
As general tip to keep a check on data usage, do not forget to keep Wifi / 2G / 3G connection off when not in use. This will also help you save lot of battery drain.
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