# Linkt vs eSIM Australia

The clearest difference is rating: Linkt at 4.5 against eSIM Australia's 1.0. Linkt also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 1). eSIM Australia's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Linkt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linkt has 301 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Linkt's written reviews are positive against 25% of eSIM Australia's.

Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, eSIM Australia monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linkt | eSIM Australia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkt/id1166823295/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-australia/id6455990198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **27.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 161 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transurban Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091477734) | [AUSTRALIA SIMCARD DISTRIBUTIONS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700243855) |

## What reviewers say

### Linkt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkt/id1166823295)

Easily manage your toll account on the go. Check balances, top up funds, view trip history, and manage vehicles. Access rewards and receive real-time travel alerts.

**Highlights:** Account balance and status, Secure top-ups, Statement download and sharing, Customer rewards and discounts, Real-time road incident alerts, Vehicle management, Order and manage tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 📈 Useful features
- 🤝 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💰 Expensive tolls
- 🕰️ Slow to update trip information
- 🤖 Poor communication from automated systems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with adding/removing vehicles
- Incorrect toll charges and video matching fees
- Delayed or missing trip information
- Problems with auto top-up and payment processing

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage account details more easily
- Real-time trip updates
- Support for alternative payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)
- Improved notification system
- Better integration between app and website


### eSIM Australia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esim-australia/id6455990198)

This app simplifies managing virtual SIM cards for seamless mobile connectivity. It allows users to activate and manage eSIM data plans directly from their device, eliminating the need for physical SIM cards. Ideal for travelers and those seeking convenient dual-SIM solutions.

**Highlights:** Virtual SIM card management, eSIM data plan activation, Access local data services, Cost-effective connectivity, Retain existing phone number, Data usage monitoring, Transaction history tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkt free?

Linkt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eSIM Australia free?

eSIM Australia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linkt or eSIM Australia?

Linkt is rated higher. Linkt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while eSIM Australia averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Linkt or eSIM Australia have ads?

Neither Linkt nor eSIM Australia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linkt or eSIM Australia?

Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, and eSIM Australia monthly. Most recently, Linkt was updated on October 29, 2026 and eSIM Australia on October 21, 2026.

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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.*