Is there an app for tracking data use?

Net Counter and a whole pile lot of other apps. Search the Market.

 

Net counter didn't work for me. Said I had 0.0mb downloaded, while I was using 3G. If you have time, download another app from the market that counts data usage, and call up your service provider before and after to see how much you actually used, and then compare that to what the app says you used.

 

3G watchdog works very well for me.

You can set monthly limits and stuff so you shouldn't go over the limit!

 

I use Data Counter Widget

It shows your WiFi use and network use. Download and upload

AppBrain Link

 

Another 3G Watchdog user here, very good widget.

 

I'm on a time-based data scheme with Globe. Is there an app that tracks based on time not on B/KB/MB/GB?

 

http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/419574-free-app-appusage-measures-time-spent-apps.html

Harry

 

My data manager Free is the best one. Watchdog often freezes and forgets to count data.

 

This must be a stupid question, but are you sure your provider didn't install an app for this on your phone? I have a Verizon phone with a bill-pay and usage tracker app, and you would think that all carriers are interested in distributing phones with such apps - they save the company a lot of the money which they take from you when you pay online!

 

I switched from "Data Counter Widget" to "My Data Manager Free". Both apps work well. (Just make sure it stays running in the background.) I like My Data manager Free much better. It has notifications to set for whatever your data plan is. It looks cleaner and has a list of all the apps and how much data they have used for the whole month. You can set it to start counting when your plan starts. Both are pretty accurate too.

 

Most phones have a MY ACCOUNT app where you can view your info, but that app itself requires data usage, so it kinda defeats the purpose.