Comparison

SIMO vs Auto

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Auto

This app acts as your virtual mechanic, helping you diagnose car issues through chat. It provides insights into dashboard lights, strange noises, and performance problems, empowering you with knowledge before visiting a repair shop.

Highlights
  • Virtual mechanic chat
  • Diagnose mechanical issues
  • Understand dashboard lights
  • Identify strange noises
  • Improve mechanic communication
  • Car care companion
Features
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Auto Buddy: Your Virtual Mechanic and Car Care Companion Worried about that strange noise in your car? Not sure whether a problem is serious or something simple? Auto Buddy helps you make sense of what your vehicle may be telling you. Describe what you’re noticing in plain language. Auto Buddy will ask focused follow-up questions, help identify the most likely causes, explain how serious the problem may be, and suggest what to check or discuss with a mechanic. You don’t need to know automotive terminology. Auto Buddy is designed to help everyday drivers better understand vehicle problems and communicate more confidently when it’s time for service or repair. With Auto Buddy you can: • Chat through vehicle problems one step at a time • Get clear explanations of likely causes and important alternatives • Understand when a problem may need prompt attention • Save vehicles in your Garage for future conversations • Keep a history of previous vehicle problems and diagnoses • Resume earlier conversations when you need to continue troubleshooting • Add vehicle photos for easy reference • Copy useful information to share with a mechanic Auto Buddy provides informational automotive guidance and cannot physically inspect your vehicle. If a problem may affect safe operation, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional. Understand the problem. Know what to ask. Talk to your mechanic with confidence.

Screenshots

SIMO4 screens
Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SIMO at Free against Auto's $3.99. SIMO also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Auto's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SIMO is free to download; Auto costs $3.99 up front. SIMO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMO has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SIMO ships an update every 2 months, Auto weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SIMO versus Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIMOAuto
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyroam, Inc.JAMES GREGORY PINKSTON

Customer experience

SIMO

All ratings3,331 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative37.8%

Auto

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Auto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SIMO

One-time2
  • 6 Months Mega Pack$449.99
  • 6 Months Mega Pack$499.99
None

Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SIMO free?
SIMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auto free?
Auto costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SIMO or Auto?
Auto is rated higher. SIMO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Auto averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SIMO or Auto have ads?
Neither SIMO nor Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SIMO or Auto?
SIMO ships an update every 2 months, and Auto weekly. Most recently, SIMO was updated on October 14, 2026 and Auto on September 23, 2026.

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