SIMPlus vs DriveDash Essentials
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.
DriveDash Essentials
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DriveDash Essentials is a phone-as-monitor app designed for drivers who want a clean, landscape dashboard on the road. Start a trip and see driving data, music controls, calls, and compact widgets all in one place. The app also includes a Garage section where you can track your vehicles, mileage, service history, and maintenance reminders.Customizable Home Screen widgets make it easy to keep key information visible at a glance. DriveDash Essentials is available in a limited free version for basic use. For users who want full access, a subscription unlocks unlimited features and removes restrictions. Privacy Link: https://jewel-cupcake-344.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-39e48e923bed8191a2d1d2bd0b9c8653?source=copy_link Terms of Use Link: https://jewel-cupcake-344.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-39e48e923bed816781d0f74b416f9d8c?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SIMPlus at 15.0 against DriveDash Essentials's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and DriveDash Essentials sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SIMPlus | DriveDash Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (162 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 均 魏 | CarPlay Essentials |
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
DriveDash Essentials
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
DriveDash Essentials
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
