TripMode - Data Usage Monitor and Control

Every once in a while, we are going to find ourselves in need of the Internet in a place where there is no Wi-Fi and we have to turn on tethering to our phones. Even if you have a so-called unlimited plan, you will soon find out that there are all kinds of gotchas when it comes to the amount of data you can use. TripMode, from developer Alix SARL, is a must have app to monitor and control data use whenever you are concerned with bandwidth consumption.

• Only allow apps that you specify to use the Internet
• Rules kick in as soon as tethering is detected
• Monitor each app's data usage in real time
• Use profiles to set custom rules for different scenarios
• Automatically cut traffic when data limit is reached
• Identify where any app is connecting to
• Scheduler limits data consumption except at times you specify
• Simple firewall allows binary connection choice for all apps
• Use AppleScript for advanced customization
• Privacy controls all you to erase your domain history
• Always-on mode filters traffic regardless of connection type

Trip mode is a subscription app on the Mac App Store. It is $14.99 a year for a single user, $17.99 a year for family sharing and if you only need it for a short time, it's $4.99 a month. It comes with a seven day free trial and is also available as part of Setapp.