SIMO vs BBguarder
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
BBguarder
This app enhances personal safety by automatically sending location-based text messages to emergency contacts when activated. It works with a smart safety device or can be used independently for quick alerts. Setup is simple and contacts receive standard SMS messages.
- Connects to smart personal safety devices
- Automatic location text messages to emergency contacts
- Quick SOS functionality without a smart device
- Easy setup in under a minute
- Add up to 3 emergency contacts
- Contacts receive standard SMS messages
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The BBguarder app protects you at home and everywhere else, complements the SMART personal safety alarms. When you fire your SMART personal safety device or SOS in the app directly, the BBguarder app reacts by immediately and automatically sending text messages to your emergency contacts with a link showing your location. Don’t gamble on your personal safety - get the best protection, from BBguarder! ---------App Features--------- - Connects to your SMART personal safety device - Sends location text messages to emergency contacts when your SMART device is fired, immediately and automatically - Super easy to set up – takes less than a minute! - Connects automatically to your SMART device(s) after initial setup - Add up to 3 emergency contacts to receive the location text messages - Start to SOS or Protect yourself in a preset time period very simple and fast even without a SMART device - Non-intrusive: Your emergency contacts don’t need the BBguarder app, because they receive regular text messages. Just let them know that they are one of your emergency contacts, so that they respond to your cries for help. ---------IMPORTANT--------- The location text messages functionalities require the following: - The BBguarder app must be active. It can be in the background and the phone can be locked, but if the app is fully closed (terminated, “killed”), the location text messages will not go through. - The Bluetooth and location services (“location services” means your GPS coordinates) must both be activated on your phone. - The BBguarder app must be allowed to always access the Bluetooth and location services. - Your SMART personal safety device must be connected to the BBguarder app. - You must add at least one emergency contact in the BBguarder app. ---------BBguarder VIP--------- For BBguarder VIP members (hereinafter referred to as "members"), including monthly, quarterly and yearly membership services, if you have opened this service as a member, when the member's membership period is about to expire, BBguarder will deduct the fees of the next service cycle from the balance of your bound payment account according to the current membership price purchased by the member. Auto-renewal refers to the way BBguarder automatically collects the next service cycle fee of the member through the above-mentioned bound payment account. If the renewal fails due to the insufficient deductible balance in the account, you shall bear the consequences of the payment failure. The renewal fee will be deducted 24 hours before the expiration of the service period you pay to purchase, and the payment will be recorded in the member payment record, and the service validity will be extended accordingly. If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, you should operate at least 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle to avoid the deduction. You can do this in the following steps: Enter iTunes Store and App store through mobile phone [Settings] > > select [Apple ID] > > click [View Apple ID] > > click [subscription] > > on account settings page to cancel subscription of bbguarder VIP member services; You understand and agree that if the service price is adjusted at / before the automatic renewal, the current effective price shall prevail. You understand and agree that BBguarder has the right to decide whether to charge for the service itself or adjust the automatic renewal cycle and fee according to business needs or market changes. The service will take effect after you choose to accept or use the service, until the member terminates the service / cancels the membership. More Agreements please refer to links below: https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/agreement_en.html https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/statement_en.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/memberservice.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/autorenewal.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBguarder at 89% against SIMO's 58%. BBguarder also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). SIMO's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and BBguarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SIMO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of SIMO's written reviews are positive against 89% of BBguarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SIMO ships an update every 2 months, BBguarder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SIMO | BBguarder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.5 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyroam, Inc. | 东 王 |
Customer experience
SIMO
BBguarder
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
BBguarder
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for contacting friends
- 👍 Useful for arranging gatherings
- 👍 Better than most chatting apps
- 👍 Provides peace of mind
Room to improve
- 😞 Scam/Doesn't work
- 😞 Poor instructions
- 😞 App doesn't send code
- 😞 Unable to create account
- 😞 Subscription required for advanced benefits
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
BBguarder
Reported bugs
5 issues- App doesn't send code for account creation
- Protection timer locked at zero
- App doesn't work after connecting
- Hackers in the app
- Cannot call on app, only web
Requested features
3 requests- Adjustable protection hours
- More emergency contacts
- User-to-User security features
In-app purchases
SIMO
- 6 Months Mega Pack$449.99
- 6 Months Mega Pack$499.99
BBguarder
- VIP (Basic benefits/month)$0.991 Month
- VIP ( Premium Benefits/month)$1.991 Month
- VIP (Basic benefits/year)$10.991 Year
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- VIP ( Premium Benefits/year)$21.491 Year
Questions
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