SIMPlus vs Onic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMPlus
This app transforms your iPhone into a dual SIM device, enabling mobile phone functionality on your iPad and iPod. It also offers VoIP-PSTN calling when a BLE device isn't connected.
- Dual SIM functionality on iPhone
- Mobile functionality for iPad and iPod
- VoIP-PSTN calling
- BLE device integration
- Call recording
- International travel savings
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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.
Onic
This digital telecommunications app offers transparent mobile plans with high-speed data and no hidden charges. Manage your account, track usage, and access exclusive offers easily. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with doorstep SIM delivery or instant eSIM activation.
- High-speed data
- Transparent plans
- Data rollover
- Doorstep SIM delivery
- eSIM activation
- Paperless port-in
- Real-time human support
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"Onic – Pakistan’s First Fully Digital Telco Onic is made for those who live life online. We offer high-speed data with no hidden charges, no confusing bundles, and no surprise deductions — just simple, transparent plans with data rollover. Getting started is easy: Order a SIM with doorstep biometric delivery or activate instantly with eSIM. Switching to Onic? Our paperless port-in makes it fast and hassle-free. With the Onic app, you’re in control: - Buy or switch plans - Track usage - Access exclusive offers - Get real-time human support More than just a network, Onic unlocks lifestyle perks, brand deals, and a digital experience designed around you. Say Hi to Independence. Switch to Onic!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onic at none against SIMPlus's 10. SIMPlus's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Onic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for SIMPlus against 3.7 for Onic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 78 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of SIMPlus's written reviews are positive against 36% of Onic's.
SIMPlus ships an update fortnightly, Onic monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMPlus | Onic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (162 ratings) | 3.7 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews — better | 35.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 78 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 均 魏 | Pak Telecom Mobile Limited |
Customer experience
SIMPlus
Onic
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
Onic
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
Onic
No in-app purchases
