SIMPlus vs PSCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMPlus
This app enables dual SIM functionality on your iPhone, allowing you to use two numbers simultaneously. It also provides mobile phone capabilities for iPads and iPods, with integrated VoIP-PSTN calling for when Bluetooth devices are not connected.
- Dual SIM iPhone functionality
- Mobile functionality for iPad/iPod
- BLE-enabled connectivity
- VoIP-PSTN call integration
- Use two numbers simultaneously
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SIMPlus is a BLE-enabled app that turns your iPhone into a dual sim phone and gives your iPad and iPod mobile phone functionality. VoIP-PSTN call also integrated when BLE device is not connected.
PSCA
This app enhances public safety and emergency response with features like an emergency button, live chat support, and complaint management. It also offers services for checking traffic violations, finding nearby police stations, and connecting with a blood donor network.
- Emergency alert button with location sharing
- Live chat and video support for various services
- Sign language video calls for accessibility
- E-Challan management
- Complaint filing and tracking
- Blood donor network
- GPS-based emergency contact locator
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PSCA – Public Safety App, developed by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), is an all-in-one mobile application designed to enhance public safety, emergency response, and citizen engagement across Punjab. The app empowers users to access vital safety services from their smartphones, including: Alert-15 Emergency Button: Instantly makes a direct GSM audio call to Police-15 and notifies authorities and the user’s emergency contacts with live location. Live Chat & Video Support: Connect with support services such as the Virtual Women Police Station (VWPS), Virtual Center for Child Safety (VCCS), and other citizen support platforms. (Video call is used for citizen support and accessibility, not as a replacement for emergency numbers). Accessibility Support: Sign language video calls for hearing-impaired citizens, ensuring effective communication with support staff. E-Challans: Check, download, and manage challans conveniently. Complaint Management: File and track complaints, including Police-15, VWPS, VCCS, and the Meesaq Minorities Center. Blood Donor Network: Register as a donor, request blood, and track progress in real time. GPS-Based Services: Locate nearby police stations and access emergency contacts such as Rescue 1122, Motorway Police, and Punjab Highway Patrol. Mera Pyara Services: Report missing or found persons/children to help families reconnect. With its focus on digital transformation, accessibility, and citizen convenience, the PSCA – Public Safety App is a step forward in building a safer and more responsive Punjab. Disclaimer: Video call features are provided for citizen support and accessibility (e.g., sign language assistance). They are not used for emergency numbers such as 15 or 1122.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SIMPlus at 3.6 against PSCA's 2.3. SIMPlus also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 17%) and ratings volume (157 vs 12). PSCA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SIMPlus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PSCA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SIMPlus holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMPlus has 157 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SIMPlus's written reviews are positive against 17% of PSCA's.
SIMPlus ships an update fortnightly, PSCA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMPlus | PSCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (157 ratings) — better | 2.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 均 魏 | Punjab Safe Cities Authority |
Customer experience
SIMPlus
PSCA
Bugs and requests
SIMPlus
Reported bugs
20 issues- Call audio not working or distorted
- Device disconnects automatically after 1-2 minutes
- Bluetooth connection drops during calls
- Microphone not working with Bluetooth devices
- Network settings revert after saving
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- SMS messages display with Chinese characters
- Incoming calls show as 'unknown' contact
- App crashes on launch
- Connection failed error messages
- Device shows offline status
- Messages not saving after app close
- PIN code not saving
- Confirm button disappears on PIN entry
- Mobile data turns off unexpectedly
- Widget not auto-refreshing
- Time zone display incorrect
- Incoming calls not showing on Apple Watch
- No notification sound when locked
- App hangs with poor internet connection
- Incompatibility with iOS 17/18 updates
Requested features
20 requests- USSD code support for balance checks
- Apple Watch app integration
- Dark mode theme
- Conference call functionality
- Call waiting feature
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- Automatic OTP copying
- Separate ringtones for different SIMs
- Manual carrier selection option
- Background app operation without location services
- Contact synchronization
- SIM Toolkit (STK) application
- Default iOS dialer integration
- Network type selection (LTE only, etc.)
- Data roaming control options
- Widget auto-refresh
- Phone number display in app
- Scheduled message sending
- Call history from native phone app
- CarPlay support
- IMEI customization
PSCA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SIMPlus
- 10 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus$0.99
- SIMPlus Widget$0.99
- 20 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus$1.99
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- Remote Device Server Access 30 Days$1.99
- 60 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus$4.99
- 100 minutes voice call$7.99
- 120 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus$7.99
- 270 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus$14.99
- Remote Device Server Access 1 Year$19.99
- Remote Device Lifetime Access$49.99
PSCA
No in-app purchases









