SIMPlus vs Xesim
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.
Xesim
This utility app simplifies the management of eSIM cards. It allows users to easily scan and identify eSIM QR codes from images or directly, streamlining the process of downloading eSIMs.
- eSIM card configuration
- eSIM card management
- QR code scanning for eSIMs
- QR code image recognition
- STK eSIM download facilitation
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Xesim App is the official companion app for Xesim cards. With the X7 Bluetooth Card, you can connect directly to the card via Bluetooth and manage eSIM profiles from your iPhone. Scan or recognize eSIM QR codes to download eSIMs, then easily enable, switch, or delete profiles directly in the app. For other Xesim card models, eSIM management on iPhone is performed through Xesim STK. Xesim App provides helpful tools for QR code recognition, eSIM setup assistance, account services, and Xesim benefits and activities. One app for a simpler Xesim experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SIMPlus at 3.7 against Xesim's 2.3. SIMPlus also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 3). Xesim'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. Xesim asks for nothing beyond the download.
SIMPlus holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMPlus has 162 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SIMPlus ships an update fortnightly, Xesim every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMPlus | Xesim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (162 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 均 魏 | Beijing Yilian Qixing Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
SIMPlus
Xesim
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
Xesim
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
Xesim
No in-app purchases
