Why am I using so much data now on Iphone 5 compared to my Android?

I have had three smart phones, two Android and now the Iphone 5 all with Verizon. I have never come close to using a gig with my data, but now, with the Iphone 5, I am almost near my limit of 2GB for two months in a row. I don't get it???? I use wifi all the time at home and work. I do not stream movies. Music, but only on wifi. Anyone have any answers??

Morning dgohio,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
iOS: About cellular data usage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4146
You can also temporarily disable cellular data when it’s not needed.
From the Home screen:
iPhone: Tap Settings > General > Network
iPad: Tap Settings > Cellular Data
Slide the toggle next to Cellular Data to off. This will disable all cellular data traffic until it’s enabled again.
Hope this helps,
Mario

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