I've recently noticed my monthly mobile data burns through way faster than I'd expect, even though I don't stream much video or music. I’m on a limited plan, so this is starting to get annoying (and expensive). I’ve tried checking my phone’s built-in data usage stats, but it’s a bit rough to figure out which apps are the real culprits or how to throttle them effectively. Has anyone found good apps or tricks to monitor and control data usage better? Maybe something that can alert you before you hit a limit or restrict background data for specific apps? I’m using an Android device, if that helps. Would love to hear what you all use or recommend to keep data usage in check without killing the apps I actually need working in the background. Any advice or personal experiences would be awesome!

Hey @TechieTricks, I ran into the same issue a while back. Android's built-in data tracker can be a bit clunky, so I switched to an app called “GlassWire.” It not only shows you real-time data usage by app but also lets you set alerts when you’re nearing your limit. Plus, it can block apps from using data in the background without killing them entirely.

Another tip: dive into your phone’s settings and restrict background data for apps that don’t need constant updates (like social media or news apps). Sometimes those sneaky background refreshes add up fast. Also, double-check if any apps are auto-updating over mobile data - turning off auto-updates or limiting them to Wi-Fi can save a ton.

Hope that helps! If you want, I can share some screenshots or walk you through the GlassWire setup.