Comparison

VirtualSIM by BNESIM vs Wafid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VirtualSIM by BNESIM

Stay connected globally without roaming fees. This app provides instant access to data plans in over 200 countries, allows international calls at competitive rates, and lets you manage virtual phone numbers from multiple countries all in one place.

Highlights
  • Global eSIM activation
  • Data plans in 200+ countries
  • International calling
  • Virtual phone number management
  • No roaming fees
  • Free WhatsApp texts with G1 eSIM
Features
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Award-Winning Travel Connectivity. World’s Best Travel SIM Provider 2024 — World Travel Tech Awards World’s Best Travel SIM Provider 2023 — World Travel Tech Awards World’s Leading Travel Communications Provider 2022, 2020, 2019 — World Travel Awards BNESIM keeps travelers, business people, and remote workers connected in 200+ countries. Whether you’re calling home, managing your phone numbers, activating a global eSIM, we’ve got you covered — without roaming fees. What you’ll find in the BNESIM app: eSIM. One eSIM, every trip. BNESIM gives you instant access to the best networks in over 200 countries — no roaming fees, no hidden costs. Enjoy data plans that never expire and free WhatsApp texts with every global G1 eSIM profile. Activate your eSIM in seconds, manage your plans in the app, and travel worry-free. Your connection, your way. Calls that travel with you. Call anywhere in the world with pay-per-minute rates and no roaming charges. Add a Smart CLI to show a local number when you call abroad. Your phone numbers, in one app. Activate mobile, landline, and toll-free numbers from 100+ countries and manage them all in one place. Clear, secure, global connectivity — in your pocket.

About

Wafid

Features
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Wafid is a mobile app dedicated to supporting expatriates in Egypt, facilitating their transition and daily lives. Whether you're looking for safe and affordable housing, schools for your children, reliable shipping services, or special offers from local suppliers, Wafid puts it all at your fingertips. The app also helps you find job opportunities, connect with communities, and build friendships along the way. With Wafid, you don't just survive; you start over, find support, and feel at home.

Screenshots

VirtualSIM by BNESIM4 screens
Wafid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wafid at every 3 days against VirtualSIM by BNESIM's every 8 days. Wafid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualSIM by BNESIM ships an update every 8 days, Wafid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VirtualSIM by BNESIM versus Wafid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualSIM by BNESIMWafid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNESIM LimitedMIND for Information Technology and Media

Bugs and requests

VirtualSIM by BNESIM

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Calls not connecting
  • Purchased numbers not working
  • Outgoing calls failing
  • Data not working after eSIM connection
  • QR code activation issues
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  • App not working properly during installation
  • eSIM replacement costing money
  • Automatic subscription renewals
  • Random charges on credit card
  • Service stopped working mid-trip

Requested features

5 requests
  • Easier subscription cancellation
  • More intuitive app interface
  • Improved customer support (human agents)
  • Clearer instructions for activation
  • Web-based account management

Wafid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualSIM by BNESIM

No in-app purchases

None

Wafid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualSIM by BNESIM free?
VirtualSIM by BNESIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wafid free?
Wafid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtualSIM by BNESIM or Wafid have ads?
Neither VirtualSIM by BNESIM nor Wafid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualSIM by BNESIM or Wafid?
VirtualSIM by BNESIM ships an update every 8 days, and Wafid every 3 days. Most recently, VirtualSIM by BNESIM was updated on September 26, 2026 and Wafid on September 12, 2026.

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