# SIM ID vs Parallel Space

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parallel Space at 80% against SIM ID's 22%. Parallel Space also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). SIM ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parallel Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SIM ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parallel Space holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parallel Space has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SIM ID's written reviews are positive against 80% of Parallel Space's.

SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, Parallel Space every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIM ID | Parallel Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lebara Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/955810248) | [MyApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654400413) |

## What reviewers say

### SIM ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068)

This app streamlines the process for Lebara retailers to register new SIM cards. It guides users through scanning SIM barcodes and customer IDs, with an optional modification step, before activating the SIM. Access requires a Lebara retail portal account and completion of training.

**Highlights:** Express SIM registration, Scan SIM barcode, Scan customer ID, SIM card activation, Retail portal access required, Training and test completion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parallel Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941)

Run multiple accounts for the same application simultaneously on your device. Keep personal and work accounts online at the same time without interference. Supports most social apps, allowing you to manage different accounts independently.

**Highlights:** Run multiple accounts simultaneously, Clone apps for separate accounts, Keep personal and work accounts online, Independent data storage per account, Supports most social applications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium Dual Account | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Useful app
- 🙏 Grateful for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and clunky
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Browser no longer supported
- Unable to open chats on iPhone
- Login issues with certain apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to clone more apps
- Ability to choose apps to clone
- Improved compatibility with social media apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIM ID free?

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

### Is Parallel Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIM ID or Parallel Space?

Parallel Space is rated higher. SIM ID averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Parallel Space averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do SIM ID or Parallel Space have ads?

Parallel Space shows ads; SIM ID does not.

### Which is updated more often, SIM ID or Parallel Space?

SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, and Parallel Space every 7 months. Most recently, SIM ID was updated on October 29, 2026 and Parallel Space on October 30, 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.*