# MobiCHECK vs eSIM Plus

The clearest difference is rating: eSIM Plus at 4.0 against MobiCHECK's 2.8. eSIM Plus also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). MobiCHECK's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MobiCHECK sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and eSIM Plus sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eSIM Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSIM Plus has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

MobiCHECK ships an update fortnightly, eSIM Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobiCHECK | eSIM Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobicheck/id1057556237/reviews) | **[4.0 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-plus-second-phone-number/id1482736281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 39.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IMEI Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057556236) | [Appvillis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449023066) |

## What reviewers say

### MobiCHECK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobicheck/id1057556237)

Verify if a mobile device is blacklisted or stolen before trading it. Instantly check a device's status using its IMEI number against a global database of network, law enforcement, and insurance records.

**Highlights:** Instant blacklist checks, Global IMEI database, Stolen and blacklisted status, Live database access, IMEI number retrieval guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack A - 4 Checks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack B - 25 Checks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack C - 50 Checks | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack D - 100 Checks | $26.99 | one-time |
| Pack E - 250 Checks | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pack F - 500 Checks | $129.99 | one-time |


### eSIM Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-plus-second-phone-number/id1482736281)

Get a virtual phone number for SMS and calls, and access mobile internet globally without roaming fees. This app uses eSIM technology to provide a second phone line and data plans for travelers, allowing instant activation and easy country switching.

**Highlights:** Virtual phone number for SMS and calls, Global mobile data access, eSIM technology, No roaming charges, Instant activation, Pay-as-you-go plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top Up Balance Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Top Up Subscriptions | $12.99 | per month |
| Top Up Balance Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Top Up Balance Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Top Up Balance Subscription | $89.99 | per month |
| Top Up Balance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $14.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $19.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $29.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $44.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $69.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Balance | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Best app
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💎 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numbers don't work
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 💰 Expensive and overpriced
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔑 Intrusive verification process

**Reported bugs**

- Activation issues
- Unreliable SMS/call functionality
- Disappearing account balances
- Compatibility problems with devices

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing
- Wider global coverage
- Seamless integration with messaging apps
- Improved troubleshooting and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobiCHECK free?

MobiCHECK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eSIM Plus free?

eSIM Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MobiCHECK or eSIM Plus?

eSIM Plus is rated higher. MobiCHECK averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while eSIM Plus averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do MobiCHECK or eSIM Plus have ads?

Neither MobiCHECK nor eSIM Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobiCHECK or eSIM Plus?

MobiCHECK ships an update fortnightly, and eSIM Plus weekly. Most recently, MobiCHECK was updated on October 15, 2026 and eSIM Plus on October 18, 2026.

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