Comparison

VirtualSIM by BNESIM vs Connexon

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 offers global eSIMs, virtual phone numbers from over 100 countries, and affordable international calling. Manage your connectivity seamlessly for travel, business, or remote work.

Highlights
  • Global eSIMs for 200+ countries
  • Virtual phone numbers from 100+ countries
  • Pay-per-minute international calls
  • Smart CLI to show local numbers
  • Data plans that never expire
  • 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

Connexon

Features
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Welcome to Connexon – The Future of Professional Networking. Say goodbye to paper business cards and missed connections. Connexon is the all-in-one platform designed to help professionals connect, engage, and grow their network in the digital age. Key Features: • Digital Business Cards: Create a stunning, professional profile in seconds. Share your details instantly via a secure QR code or personal link. • Event Discovery: Find professional networking events happening near you. Our real-time map makes it easy to see where the industry is meeting. • Smart Lead Management: Never lose a contact again. Sync and organize the people you meet into a powerful leads list, complete with notes and follow-up reminders. • Seamless Interactions: Scan cards, join events, and chat with new connections directly within the app. • Privacy & Security: You are in control. Manage your data, visibility, and account settings with ease. Whether you're at a global conference or a local meetup, Connexon ensures every handshake turns into a meaningful opportunity.

Screenshots

VirtualSIM by BNESIM4 screens
Connexon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: VirtualSIM by BNESIM at 3 against Connexon's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 9 days, Connexon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VirtualSIM by BNESIM versus Connexon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualSIM by BNESIMConnexon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBNESIM LimitedZordial Technologies Private Limited

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

Connexon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VirtualSIM by BNESIM

No in-app purchases

None

Connexon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualSIM by BNESIM free?
VirtualSIM by BNESIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connexon free?
Connexon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtualSIM by BNESIM or Connexon have ads?
Neither VirtualSIM by BNESIM nor Connexon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualSIM by BNESIM or Connexon?
VirtualSIM by BNESIM ships an update every 9 days, and Connexon every 3 weeks. Most recently, VirtualSIM by BNESIM was updated on November 13, 2026 and Connexon on November 5, 2026.

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