Many people need to monitor their data usage carefully if they don’t have unlimited plans. Adding extra data can be costly, and running out can mean losing access to essential services like WhatsApp, Google Maps, or email without Wi-Fi.
Recent data shows that the average phone user now consumes over 11GB per month, a significant increase from two years ago. Apps, especially those with video content, are the main data consumers.
TRG Datacenters has identified the top 10 apps that quickly eat up data, with YouTube leading the list followed by Twitch, Snapchat, TikTok, Threads, and Netflix. YouTube, in particular, uses a lot of data in the background even when not actively used.
To avoid exceeding data limits, users can disable background data usage in app settings. Knowing which apps consume the most data can help prevent unexpected overages.
According to TRG Datacenters, many popular apps continuously sync content and preload videos in the background, even when not in use, leading to unnecessary data consumption. Checking data usage on Android or iPhone devices can help users identify data-hungry apps and manage their data effectively.
Understanding how apps consume data can prevent exceeding data caps and save users from unnecessary expenses.