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✓ Paid app with additional add-onsDon't appreciate the hidden costs after purchase..Version: 12.0
✓ Piece of garbageKeep freezing.Version: 13.6
✓ Widget is broken in iOS 14Used to work fine in iOS 13. Now it only shows the smiley face ^_^..Version: 14.0
✓ Plain, limited interfaceDataMan provides immediate access to data usage. However, while usage is indicated, an app-by-app break down is what I expected and needed when I installed DataMan. Also, the interface is quite lean. I’ll continue using it for the near future, but it’s so stripped down that I can’t really recommend DataMan.Version: 14.7
✓ Complete rip offYou pay for the app and then have to pay again each month to use pretty much any feature. Total scam in my opinion, delete!.Version: 15.1
✓ TerribleThis app fails on every count. It gives measures that are way off (30% underreported in 10 days). You can only display percentage used, and not data used. Looks good but it's completely useless. And they're expecting money for it. I mean come on, let's be serious here.Version: 14.7
✓ Doesn’t track app usagePointless. Can get better data from free app..Version: 11.3
✓ THIS IS DISAPPOINTING 👎🏻After purchase of this app I was really disappointed after realizing that in order to use home screen widget and some other functions I have to sign for monthly paid subscription, despite I already paid for this app, I understand if I had to purchase those functions separately or the price of this app was reasonable higher, it would be ok, but in my opinion surprise with monthly paid subscription right after purchasing is not acceptable, as I decided to buy this app only because I wanted to use home screen widget that is build-in this app, but right after downloading and adding this widget to my home screen I got message that I have to pay again, but this time for monthly paid subscription if I want to have widget..Version: 14.6
✓ TerribleOverpriced garbage.Version: 16.4
✓ Crap cheating AppPaid for App to install it and then was required to subscribe to monthly plan to use pro features. This App should be banned!!!.Version: 15.1
✓ Paid app and can't use widget without paying more !!Both this app and now regret it because to use widget or even have some kind of dark mode have to pay more and subscribe to a monthly plan !! Stay away from this app. All features in this app should be free once you pay for the initial app. Useless and can't get refund !.Version: 14.7
✓ ⚠️ Big features locked behind monthly subscriptionNot very happy that I paid to download the app and then was asked to pay a monthly fee to use the features I wanted. Subscriptions should only be included in apps that can be downloaded for free, or to further extended an already fully featured paid app. I will be refunding once the 7 day “free”-trial of premium expires. I would happily pay for a subscription for an app like this if it was honest about it upfront. It would be nice to see more features added for metered WiFi networks (such as percentage of plan used by device, warnings etc), as it’s currently designed predominantly for cellular data..Version: 15.2
✓ Does not differentiate btwn cell phone data vs HotspotShows they charge .99 but they charge 1.99 after you load it Don’t show difference between cell phone data use and hotspot data use they’re not the same Hotspot data is expensive and different from your regular cell phone (Safari) data usage This app does not show the difference hard to know how much real-time hotspot data is used.Version: 12.0
✓ Usage alerts don’t workThe 4 push notification usage alerts that come with the paid (but not pro subscription version) don’t work. These usage alerts are the reason why I paid money for the app, so this is unfortunate..Version: 16.4
✓ Wants me to keep paying yearly for no improvementsDoes the job but to get the small widget, I have to pay yearly. Well no thanks, just gonna delete the app then. Maybe as a one off but for $15 a year? Nope..Version: 16.0
✓ Is developer aware of App Store guidelines?[Response to Dev response] Did you even read the review? Why bother responding to a review for your app if you just blindly paste in your standard response? You took your users’ money then removed paid features and tell them to pay monthly subscription to once again get features already paid for. Scam?? — I paid for both Pro and Enterprise version of DataMan, the change to use subscription violates Apple’s App Store guidelines, specifically 3.1.2(a), which states: If you are changing your existing app to a subscription-based business model, you should not take away the primary functionality existing users have already paid for. For example, let customers who have already purchased a “full game unlock” continue to access the full game after you introduce a subscription model for new customers..Version: 15.0
✓ Widget does not refresh used data, days, procentage.Something broke and it was good. After the latest updates for 5G only, the widget does not refresh used data and does not count the days, procentage..Version: 14.5
✓ Unhappy previous of DataMan Pro3 years ago, I spent $5 purchasing the DataMan Pro app to track my data usage. The other day, I thought that it would nice to have a Home Screen widget so I could track my data usage at a glance. Turns out, the developer hasn’t updated the app I’ve been using in 2 years, released this app, and now wants to charge a recurring $1 per month for pro features. No way. I’m not buying some subscription on top of paying for the app. Biggest ripoff. I’m definitely moving to a different data tracker..Version: 14.7
✓ Good but doesn’t show hourly stats as suggestedSeems to work well logging the usage but thought it was going to show this as a daily/ hourly log. Some days it have a couple is hours shown but not all and I know I have used data data at a specific. Still captures the day used just not broken down. Worth is as a free app but paying for Pro didn’t seem to give me anymore..Version: 12.1
✓ ReviewI thought this app kept track of mobile data but seems to just measure all data. Pointless..Version: 13.2
✓ Only tracks part of the dayDeveloper tried to help but wasn’t really helpful. Blamed me for not having app running. Vodafone show my data usage correctly. DataMan only tracks half, if that. 3 was the same before I switched. Deleting app.Version: 11.3
✓ Very inaccurateThis app is incorrect by at least 10%every month and has been off over 25%. It is consistently wrong in it’s usage tracking. Always under reports usage and overages still occur. No use in having it if it doesn’t help me prevent overages.Version: 13.6
✓ Do not download, and if you do, don’t payThis developer is a crooked garbage. I purchased the pro version of the app and now he decides to put those features behind a subscription pay wall. Sad!.Version: 12.4
✓ PRO subscription?I purchased PRO version years ago and you clearly abandoned that app. Now you are making a PRO subscription for this version? You gotta be joking..Version: 14.2
✓ The app doesn’t do anythingYou pay to buy an app that doesn’t appear to do much of anything more than you can view in settings - and need to buy an add-on for $3 to make it do ‘something’. Given I paid a dollar for nothing, I’m not optimistic that an additional $3 will really add that much functionality. It might be a great $4 app - I’ll never know because it’s sold in a way that makes me feel ripped off..Version: 12.0
✓ FREE VERSION IS DANGEROUSLY INNACCURATEIn my personal experience, the free version of dataman is dangerously innaccurate, and should not be relied upon as an accurate gauge of whether one is likely to exceed their monthly data cap I started using dataman just before the beginning of my billing cycle I'm now about a week into the new cycle The amount of usage data reported by any carrier is approximately DOUBLE the amount that dataman reported (~6gb vs ~3gb) In addition, I have used more data this month than I otherwise would have, because I thought I was safe according to dataman's readings The main reason I was using dataman was for the convenience of the widget I was willing to put up with some degree of inaccuracy (~5-10%) for the convenience of having the info in the widget (my carrier's app doesn't have a widget) But the degree of inaccuracy I experienced renders that widget worse than useless It's possible I've done something wrong, but I don't know what it could have been I had background app refresh enabled in settings And troubleshooting this properly would be difficult and tedious For now, I have reset the app, and I will monitor it to see if it's accurate over the next few weeks If it is, I will edit this review accordingly and change it to 3 stars Because this is so difficult to troubleshoot, and I can't be sure whether or not it will happen again; I will never be able to fully trust dataman even if it's accurate over the next few weeks..Version: 13.2
✓ Please answer these questions, stop pasting canned responseYou still have not answered these questions: 1. What improvements are you planning on adding? Maybe if you list some upcoming features or value added components people would consider paying to subscribe. 2. What happened to the iPad version? The dev for this app just copies and pastes the same response to every low rating about paying a subscription fee for the app..Version: 14.6
✓ Subscriptions, for a paid app, really?DO NOT BUY THIS APP IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU (Unless you’re ok with a subscription of 1.29 MONTHLY) You have a plan that does not reset on a calendar month You Have data that rolls over on a monthly basis Pretty much useless to me. The fact that there is a subscription isn’t displayed anywhere prominently in the App Store page isn’t great either.Version: 16.4
✓ Not compatible with all billing cycles!I bought the app to find out its costs more to unlock custom billing cycles, so I bought that add-on to find it doesn't support all cycles! It maxes out at 180 days. My billing cycle is 365 days! Now I feel ripped off & mislead. Don't say it supports all billing cycles if you are locking me into preset maximum values. I was able to hack around this temporarily by setting my cycle to 180 days, enabling data rollover & setting 1/2 my data limit. But that will need readjusting when my next cycle starts..Version: 10.1
✓ Another SAAS that isn’t SAASWe should not have to pay a subscription for an additional widget. Developers like this need to stop thinking that everything is a subscription service. Charge me once so that I can use smaller widgets but stop thinking you deserve a monthly payment from me. The features I want could be a “premium” at a one-time cost, but this isn’t a service you’re providing..Version: 15.2
✓ Not very accurateAbout a 10% difference between this app and my actual usage. Verified with a free app and my cell provider. Kind of a letdown for a paid app..Version: 14.6
✓ Used To Be GoodI’ve been using this app for a while and I liked it, but now you cannot put in your data usage timeframe so it has become useless. Now you have to pay .99 per month to sync with your data calendar! I’m not paying $12 per year to track data with other options out there. I’ll be deleting and looking for more sane options. Very disappointed..Version: 13.5
✓ Ruined itStupid subscription.Version: 14.4
✓ More feesSuckered. No way I’m paying monthly for badge icon. Not happy..Version: 14.4
✓ Subscription appSubscription app are one thing, but i hate paying to find out that i need to pay more to get what i need. I’m on a daily cap plan. This app only supports monthly plans, unless you subscribe. That fine if you decide to go this way but don’t make people pay to find out they need to pay to use it. Seems unethical to me..Version: 16.0
✓ Very poor app.I bought this app in hopes that it would provide me the necessary tools for monitoring my type of phone plan (data resets daily) and when I found they hadn't implemented it in this version, I emailed them and suggested to include it in future updates. They replied rudely and implied that I had to upgrade to their "ultimate" version which had the daily reset option. I found a free app "DATA COUNTER" which does everything that this app can do and more, not to mention it's free unlike this $2-3 half-app. Do not recommend..Version: 8.4
✓ Does what it does but a subscription… ughWorks fine. But subscription for this per year is a joke. Just upfront payment and be done with it..Version: 17.2
✓ Great app - BugsWould be a good little app, the only thing wrong is the usage alerts don't work. So it is useless to me..Version: 6.0
✓ Not accurateThe data usage monitor is not accurate and it’s always off compared to carrier usage page. Cannot rely on it..Version: 16.4
✓ The developer rips you offI purchased this app years ago, then a one time fee to unlock everything within the app. And now it doesn’t work properly and the developer wants a monthly subscription. Your app is basic, be realistic. It’s not worth a subscription.Version: 16.0
✓ App developer likes to screw customersI purchased a lifetime subscription to the previous Dataman Pro (with black icon). The app developer then stopped updating it and hung all the previous purchasers out to dry by releasing updates as a new app with EXACTLY THE SAME NAME (just a red icon). Would advise against purchasing this app..Version: 15.2
✓ Beautiful Design, poor implementation.You guys have created a beautiful looking APP. Functionally everything works well, but even with new background syncing API, reliability is an issue. If you could tap into data and provide actual statistics, than I'd feel secure knowing that I'm not going over my daily data allowance. Till than, other applications like consume or apps from carriers will be my choice at the sacrifice of such a great looking and functioning app like yours..Version: 7.0
✓ Doesn’t handle annual billing cyclesNeeded help tracking annual prepaid data allowance but the basic version (paid) only accommodates monthly plans. Upgraded to the subscription trial but the most the custom period can accomodate is 180 days. Have cancelled my subscription and request a refund. Doesn’t suit my needs..Version: 16.0
✓ Useless since ios16Doesn’t register any data over cell since ios16, this is now utterly useless..Version: 16.0
✓ Inaccurate data usage?Why does the app say I’ve used 87% of my data and have 3 days left but my provider is telling me I’ve used 92.6% of my data and 2 days left until my new billing period? Why is it not counting all my data being used and can I even fix it ? If not whats the point of the app lol….Version: 15.0
✓ Doesn’t track hotspot usageHad high hopes but unfortunately does not seem to track personal hotspot data usage, not sure if this is an Apple limitation..Either way app is useless to me as is. :(.Version: 13.6
✓ Not accurateLike the review by Vincent _apple, also find the app reporting inaccurately, specifically reporting WAY higher usage than what is in seen in my carrier app. Background refresh is on. This wasn’t like this before, started maybe a few months ago….Version: 16.4
✓ FineFine.Version: 14.4
✓ Inaccurate after 2 days.Apparently measures based on one device while most of us have multiple devices on our data plan. After two days it’s off from ATT by 2 gigs. Not useful at all if this is how it works. Developer did not address this question when I asked. The system software under Cellular is more useful..Version: 12.1
✓ It doesn’t do anythingI’d like to know what apps are using what data. No info. And it cost money but any useful features you have to pay more for. Useless..Version: 12.2
✓ Not very useful unless you buy extra features.The thing that looks most useful in the sample screens shown in the App Store is the hourly tracking. But that is an extra cost feature. Without that it does not provide anything more useful than the cellular data stats built into IOS. The developer suggested I look into the widgets, and I agree that the "stopwatch" widget is useful for measuring the usage of a specific app. I upgraded my rating from 1 to 2 stars because of this. If I could I would give it 2.5 stars, but I cannot go to three stars because I feel the presentation of what the app does without extra in-app purchases is deceptive..Version: 10.2
✓ Inaccurate readingsInaccurate readings with no obvious way to reset to actual carrier data consumed..Version: 12.1
✓ I regret buying this app. Should’ve bought a coffee instead.Most features are locked behind a subscription paywall..Version: 15.1
✓ Believe it or not at one point this app was goodThis application has never evolved rather they charged original owners a fee to use. Then they charge a monthly fee for features that used to be part of the application we already paid for. I can understand charging a subscription for some automation with backups or server usage but to change colors come on..Version: 14.2
✓ No! Don’t waste any money for this appI installed this app to monitor data usage of different apps on my cellphone, because a blog suggested this app as one of the good ones for this purpose. Pure B.S. It doesn’t track data usage of individual apps! The interface has a horrible design, not user friendly at all. There are other free apps who do 500% percent better than this fraud! Try My Data Manager for example! This was the worst $1 that I spend on App Store 😖.Version: 13.6
✓ Battery hogFirstly, it works and does seem to report data correctly. However, I noticed that my battery lasted for around 8 hours where usually it lasts around 10 hours. After I deleted, it went back to 10 hours. Can developer check if this app is draining battery in the background?.Version: 6.4
✓ Great App Spoiled With SubscriptionI love this app and have used it for many years. Particularly like the stopwatch function for tethered usage. What I don’t like is the subscription model for the ‘Pro’ features. I’d gladly pay a one off for these but not £12 per year. I’m stuck with the large widget because of this but I guess that’s my choice. And for the record my aversion to subscribing extends to all apps, not just this one..Version: 15.0
✓ Alerts only in App which is pointless.Waste of money. Wanted to get alerts when low on data, but you have to open the app to get them. Firstly, that completely defeats the object of an alert when you have to remember to open the app to get the alert. Second, the description mentions alerts and nowadays you expect that to mean proper alerts. The developer really needs to make it clear in the description. Also they don’t make it clear that the rollover part (main reason for me getting) is an in app purchase! Would it be that difficult to put that in brackets after so as not to mislead? Deleted..Version: 11.3
✓ Greed. Leave paid customers to pay more monthlyEdit: Confirm. Apple allows this practice. Apparently developers can do what they want. —————— I bought the Pro and Enterprise versions as well as this used to be called Next. Now, The developer has pulled the 3 off App Store and have this one with monthly subscription for the extra features I had already paid for. And no, the pulled versions have issues especially Enterprise and no support whatsoever but to get this. Even though I can still redo load via Purchased, for now. How generous of the developer to offer a 7-day free trial. Utter greed and take your paid customers for a ride. What gives users reassurance this developer will not pull this move again to get more money after this? All other apps we have that have gone on the subscription model, those developers granted full version to paid customers. No greed there. How can Apple allow this?.Version: 13.6
✓ Cool Interface | Minimal FunctionalityThis app has a simple but effective graphic design. It's great and easy at what it does however it really only shows you how much data you use. I was hoping for this super cool interface with some of the features like Consume. It's a great little app but for the functionality provided - not worth the price tag and should be free..Version: 6.0
✓ Pricing model changes are disappointingPreviously purchased a bunch of dataman upgrades. The new pricing model means I have to pay monthly again for something I already paid for. Very disappointing. Developer has said that any features that have previously been purchased will continue to work, however widgets used to be free and now require paying..Version: 14.6
✓ Was a good appDo not like the new subscription model. Especially if you want the small widget in iOS14. Thanks for the ride but I found an new app that lets me pay once and can get a small widget without. I still think the functionality is good for most basic usage tracking but once you want to go more complex, that requires monthly subscription. Again, I’d rather pay up front, even upfront (like $10) for individual features like the small widget..Version: 14.0
✓ It’s ok!That says it all really, it’s ok..Version: 11.3
✓ Dev is a CrookUpdate: The devs response is a load of crap! Restoring purchases does not work. I don’t have access to any of the previous features I paid extra for. Also the supposedly new PRO features aren’t new at all. You can go back in the app update history to see that 3 years ago he added the same features he claims are new. I previously paid for the option to export, view daily stats, rollover data and the theme packs. Still have the email receipts. None of those features work now that he changed to a subscription. Original: This guy has screwed over existing users time after time. First he had a paid version and a free version of his app. Next he removed the paid version and made users buy those same features in the free version of the app. Now he’s removed those paid features from the free version and turned it into a subscription based model so he can continue taking money from his users indefinitely. Within a year or two he’ll be raising prices of his subscription service, I guarantee it. Avoid if you don’t want to line this guy’s pockets..Version: 16.0
✓ Good-ishDataMan tells you how much data you have used. It is a first warning that you have a problem. It doesn’t tell what is using the data, it is still very difficult to track the actual problem down..Version: 11.3
✓ Have to pay for an app I already paid for?!A lot of the features are locked behind a subscription model. This is on top of already paying for the app..Version: 14.0
✓ Beware. Widgets only available to subscription!The basic app is pointless you can see this data in your settings. The function I wanted was the widget which was not made clear that the widgets are only available with a subscription. Misleading!.Version: 16.0
✓ Perte de l’argentJ’ai acheté cette application et je la laisse toujours ouverte mais toujours manque plus qu’un gig en un mois ne pas acheter pour ne pas perdre son argent..Version: 14.5
✓ Money hungryUsed to be a great app which a nice simple widget, recently updated to new iPhone and when I reinstalled not it wants me to subscribe and pay monthly for a widget......are you kidding me?!?!?!!!?! I will be switching to far superior data tracking apps that don’t require this.Version: 14.6
✓ Warning: Small widget requires subscription!If you are hoping to use the small widget, be warned that nowhere in the description for this app does it mention that it requires a monthly subscription. Rip off. Response to developer response: I don’t have a problem with you charging a subscription for some of the other features, but I do have a problem with you charging a subscription to get access to the small widget when that widget size was not listed among the Features that required a subscription when I purchased your App, and expected that size would be included in the App price. I now see that you’ve changed the wording in the list of Pro features to say “widget styles”, which is unnecessarily unclear. So, for anyone reading this review, what the developer really means is: you have to pay for a subscription in order to get any widgets other than the medium size. The two small size widgets are not included in the price of the App, and you will have to pay a monthly subscription fee in perpetuity in order to see them..Version: 14.2
✓ Doesn't work properlyOne and only thing I expected from the app was to show me correct numbers. That's why I paid for it. It doesn't work like it should though, for some reason shows less data that's been actually used..Version: 10.2
✓ Purchase the pro version, then they update to subscription style and take away featuresI bought the pro version of this app a couple years ago and used it maybe 3 or 4 times a year… whenever I had a discrepancy on my phone bill I’d use this all to figure out what went wrong. Recently they changed from a one-time-payed pro version to a monthly subscription. They removed any features that make this app useful, like daily usage history. Also, it’s inaccurate. My provider tells me I’ve used 90% of my data when this app only tells me I’ve used 60%. I’d check the daily history to provide more details on what happened BUT THEY REMOVED THIS FEATURE UNLESS I PAY THEM AGAIN! I’m better off not having this garbage app since wrong information about my usage is worse than none..Version: 14.8
✓ Inaccurate!The app and widget do not match each other and the figure is in accurate in itself when compared to provider data actual usage..Version: 14.6
✓ ConvenientSo far it's been accurate when comparing to consume and my cell usage via the normal settings, but the percentage has never updated. Thought it may have just been the first month where I started part way through, but the new month started and still no % increment. Makes me wonder whether the alerts will actually work. Running 4S on IOS6.1.Version: 6.0
✓ Ain’t downloadingBit rubbish.Version: 13.3
✓ Warning for Three UK customersI've used this app for a long time and up until recently been delighted with the perceived piece of mind it gave me. Unfortunately over Christmas I used more data than normal but dataman didn't get the numbers right! It was telling me I'd used 2gb however I got a text from three telling me I had used my full 4gb allowance only a few days into the billing period. I've finally had my bill and it looks as though tethered data isn't being counted. I've seen that an alternate mode is available in the advanced settings so will try that this month. Is there no way to warn people which setting to use here or even list known carriers that require this alternate setting?.Version: 9.1
✓ Subscriptions for WIDGETS? Really?If an app that requires virtually zero outside resources costs a dollar, it shouldn’t HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION TO USE BASIC FEATURES, LIKE DIFFERENT WIDGET SIZES. I’d pay for a subscription if it cost the develop an obvious amount of money to maintain over time, but seriously? I gave you money so I can have the privilege of giving you more money over time?.Version: 17.0
✓ Ok but not accurateI have been using this app for sometime now but it has never been accurate, so I don’t pay much attentions to it, just that it is on my phone and runs in background. Apple on the other hand actually has inbuilt data usage tracker which is very accurate and closely matches with what my service provider shows on my bill. I am not sure if people are aware of this. I just set a reminder to reset the inbuilt usage monitor the day my billing cycle starts/ends to always know the correct usage during the billing cycle. You can compare the usage provided by this app versus from Apple and you’ll see what I am talking about. Just remember to reset your usage counter the day your billing cycle ends and take a note of what it says. This is done in Settings->Cellular (under Cellular Data, look for current period). Try this for couple of months and you’ll see the difference. To the developer: please take this as constructive criticism and improve your app so it gives a correct picture of data usage. Thanks!.Version: 12.0
✓ Watch support?Why has the watch widget disappeared? Used to love this but without the watch widget it’s only half working..Version: 12.4
✓ MisleadingYou get only minimal functionality with your purchase, anything useful requires subscription..Version: 14.6
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