# SIMPlus vs DriveDash Essentials

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIMPlus | DriveDash Essentials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplus/id1122489699/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **162** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [均 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/686984880) | [CarPlay Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791230172) |

## What reviewers say

### SIMPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplus/id1122489699)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual SIM iPhone functionality, Mobile functionality for iPad/iPod, BLE-enabled connectivity, VoIP-PSTN call integration, Use two numbers simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus | $0.99 | one-time |
| SIMPlus Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote Device Server Access 30 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes voice call | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus | $7.99 | one-time |
| 270 minutes VOIP on SIMPlus | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remote Device Server Access 1 Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remote Device Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Dual SIM functionality on iPhone
- 🚀 Fast call and message delivery
- 💰 Saves money on roaming charges
- 🎨 Improved UI design in recent updates
- 📞 Call recording feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires app to stay open in background
- 🔊 Poor call audio quality and voice issues
- 📉 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Multiple connectivity problems
- 📱 Incompatible with some iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- USSD code support for balance checks
- Apple Watch app integration
- Dark mode theme
- Conference call functionality
- Call waiting feature


### DriveDash Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivedash-essentials/id6791230170)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIMPlus free?

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

### Is DriveDash Essentials free?

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

### Do SIMPlus or DriveDash Essentials have ads?

Neither SIMPlus nor DriveDash Essentials shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*