SIMO vs Google Fi Wireless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMO
Manage your global WiFi hotspot and power bank for seamless travel connectivity. Access unlimited, secure, and shareable internet in over 130 countries without SIM cards or roaming fees. The app offers smart troubleshooting and faster online access.
- Global WiFi hotspot management
- Check data usage and status
- Smart troubleshooting
- Connect multiple devices
- Up to 4G LTE speeds
- 16+ hour battery life power bank
- SIM-free connectivity
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Skyroam makes it easy for travelers to connect around the world, with the portable global WiFi hotspot & power bank. Enjoy secure, shareable and unlimited connectivity on-the-go without SIM swapping or roaming charges. The Solis app helps you manage your hotspot account, check data usage, and status. Get access to enhanced features such smart troubleshooting, more product information and the ability to get online faster. Why travelers love Skyroam: Coverage in over 130+ countries worldwide Travel the globe and always be connected. Share among multiple devices Connect multiple devices at once to Skyroam WiFi simultaneously. Share with your friends, family, or colleagues at no extra cost! Fast data Get on-demand access to the best available speeds up to 4G LTE mobile WiFi worldwide. Easy and secure One-touch access to unlimited WiFi, SIM-free and hassle-free. 16+ hour battery life Charge your gadgets on-the-go with embedded 6000 mAh power bank and latest USB-C connection A Skyroam Solis hotspot is needed in order to get unlimited global WiFi through this app. If you do not have a Skyroam Solis hotspot yet, visit www.skyroam.com/solis to purchase! Happy Traveling! Visit us at www.skyroam.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/myskyroam Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MySkyroam
Google Fi Wireless
This app provides a mobile phone plan with reliable 5G coverage, enhanced security, and international perks. Manage your service, track data, and access customer support all within the application.
- Ultra-reliable 5G coverage
- Industry-leading security features
- Top-priority data speeds
- Hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs
- International coverage
- Unlimited calls and texts
- Advanced spam call blocking
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Google Fi Wireless phone plans keep you connected with ultra-reliable 5G coverage, industry-leading security features, and plenty of perks at no extra cost.1 Get ahead with top-priority data speeds.2 Share your data to multiple devices – like laptops and tablets – with hotspot tethering and data-only SIMs.3,4 Plus, enjoy instant coverage when you travel internationally.5 All plans include: • Unlimited calls and texts 6 • Built-in Google account security to help protect you and your information • Advanced spam call blocking powered by Google AI 7 • VPN by Google to help shield your online activity 8 Use this app to manage your plan: • Start your service • Add people to your plan • Find deals on new phones • Switch to a different plan • Check your data usage • Get 24/7 customer support #1 carrier for overall satisfaction – PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards “A brilliantly designed app” – Tom’s Guide Note: You'll need to sign up for Google Fi Wireless before you can use the app. Google Fi is only available to US residents, and isn't intended for extended international use. 1 5G service not available in all areas. Speed and performance depend on factors like device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For more information, visit g.co/fi/broadband-facts. 2 Google Fi Wireless is not subject to data traffic deprioritization during times of high network usage. 3 High-speed hotspot tethering up to 25 GB/person on Unlimited Standard and 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium. Hotspot tethering counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. 4 High-speed data for cellular-enabled tablets and laptops, up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. You can connect up to four devices with data-only SIMs, and you can use the same SIM with multiple devices. 5 International high-speed data up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium, and up to 15 GB/person on Flexible, and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. Not intended for international use over 90 consecutive days. 6 Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages are an item of your data usage. If you are on an unlimited data plan, you will not incur any additional charges by sending RCS messages. 7 Blocks spam known to Google. May not detect all spam calls. 8 Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN by Google. Use of VPN by Google may increase data costs depending on your plan. Not available in all countries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SIMO at 57% against Google Fi Wireless's 9%. SIMO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Google Fi Wireless's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SIMO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Google Fi Wireless asks for nothing beyond the download.
SIMO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Fi Wireless has 20K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SIMO's written reviews are positive against 9% of Google Fi Wireless's.
SIMO ships an update every 2 months, Google Fi Wireless every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMO | Google Fi Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.4 (20K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 9.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyroam, Inc. | |
Customer experience
SIMO
Google Fi Wireless
User reviews
SIMO
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable connectivity
- 🌍 Works in many countries
- 🔋 Good battery life
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 💻 Convenient for remote work
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Throttling after data limit
- 🔍 Confusing app functionality
- 💳 Misleading subscription plans
- 🤖 Poor customer support
Google Fi Wireless
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌐 Convenient international service
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 📱 Works with iPhones
Room to improve
- 🔌 Unreliable cellular coverage
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 💸 Unexpected/excessive charges
- 📵 Inability to use basic features (e.g. WiFi calling)
Bugs and requests
SIMO
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Login issues on mobile devices
- Inaccurate data usage reporting
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to manage connected devices
- Option to change hotspot name and password
- Improved app stability and performance
Google Fi Wireless
Reported bugs
3 issues- Accounts being canceled without consent
- Porting issues with phone numbers
- Inconsistent service quality
Requested features
3 requests- Improved data plan options
- Seamless network switching
- Better iPhone integration
In-app purchases
SIMO
- 6 Months Mega Pack$449.99
- 6 Months Mega Pack$499.99
Google Fi Wireless
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SIMO free?
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