# DataControl

> Monitor and manage your device's network data usage in real time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bryansplain.datacontrol](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bryansplain.datacontrol)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bryansplain.datacontrol`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bryan Splain
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 80
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2026-07-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bryansplain.datacontrol)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://splainbryan-dev.github.io/datacontrol-privacy-policy/](https://splainbryan-dev.github.io/datacontrol-privacy-policy/)

## Description

DataControl uses Android&#39;s VpnService API to control which apps can access mobile data on your device. This local VPN processes network traffic on-device only to manage per-app data access. DataControl does not transmit your data to external servers.<br><br>Features:<br>• Real-time network monitoring<br>• Per-app data usage tracking<br>• Manage which apps can access the internet<br>• Lightweight and battery friendly<br>• No ads, no tracking, no data collection<br><br>      Whether you&#39;re managing mobile data limits, protecting your privacy, or just curious what&#39;s running in the background. DataControl puts you in charge.

## Rankings

- #2,077,426 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_VPN_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bryansplain.datacontrol.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bryansplain.datacontrol)