Comparison

GIANT vs Janus Card

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

Head to head
About

GIANT

Access high-speed mobile data and SMS in over 200 countries with flexible, no-contract eSIM plans. Save on roaming charges and earn rewards while staying connected globally.

Highlights
  • eSIM mobile data and SMS
  • Coverage in 200+ countries
  • No contract, pay-as-you-go
  • Save on international roaming
  • Earn rewards with purchases
  • Keep your existing phone number
Features
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Get high speed, flexible, no-contract mobile data and SMS at unbeatable prices. Get roaming data and stay connected in 200+ countries so you’ll never be without data in a foreign country again. GIANT allows you to save on international cellular data roaming with eSIM plans and earn in just a few minutes from GIANT Shop, connect. What is GIANT best for? GIANT is best for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and business travelers who need high-speed, flexible, and affordable mobile data and SMS without being tied to long-term contracts. The eSIM plans offered by GIANT provide data roaming in over 200 countries and allow users to easily switch between different networks. Additionally, by using GIANT, users can save on international cellular data roaming charges and earn rewards through the GIANT Shop program. How much does it cost? * GIANT eSIMs data prices start as low at $4.50 * Earn GIANT rewards with every purchase * Earn rewards when you refer friends and family Why choose the GIANT eSIM App? # Connect instantly with the power of eSIM # Global coverage in 200+ countries and regions # No contract or hidden fees - pay-as-you-go with prepaid eSIMs # Connect to the best networks including AT&T, Vodafone, Telefonica, Vodacom, and others # Keep your phone number for talk and text - connect to the internet with GIANT # Top-up expired plans without having to reinstall new eSIM What is an eSIM? An eSIM is a virtual SIM. It allows you to automatically connect to a mobile network without a SIM card. eSIMs are more secure (can’t be stolen!) and more convenient (no more swapping SIMs!) than SIMs. Does my device support eSIM? - GIANT supports any eSIM compatible device for virtual sim. That includes smartphones like the iPhone, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S22, and many others. It also includes tablets such as cellular-enabled iPads and the Microsoft Surface Pro. Lastly, most wearables are eSIM-compatible, for example the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, and others. To check if your device is eSIM-compatible, just complete the step-by-step guide https://giant.app.link/e/74ktUcJRpvb. Does an eSIM come with a phone number? - No. You can use your existing phone number for talk and text. eSIMs from GIANT provide affordable access to the internet on your mobile device, perfect for maps and messaging while you’re abroad. Buy now and activate your plan before you travel. Plans can be activated any time within 6 months from purchase. Earn rewards with every purchase. Refer to your friends and family to earn even more! You can also gift cellular data to your friends and family and keep earning the rewards. Traveling to more than one country? GIANT also offers global plans and multi-country regional plans for Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America --- Visit https://app.giantprotocol.org for more information. Privacy Policy: https://giantprotocol.org/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://giantprotocol.org/tos/

About

Janus Card

Access and redeem exclusive member benefits through a private club. Purchase memberships and scan QR codes at participating merchants to enjoy exclusive perks.

Highlights
  • Exclusive private membership club
  • Purchase membership via mobile
  • Redeem benefits with QR code
  • Access member perks
  • Participating merchant network
Features
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Janus is an exclusive private membership club. The app allows users interested in accessing and redeeming member benefits to purchase a membership via their mobile device. Users can also redeem membership benefits by presenting and scanning the QR code with various participating merchants to redeem their benefits.

Screenshots

GIANT3 screens
Janus Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Janus Card at 5.0 against GIANT's 4.5. Janus Card also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GIANT's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. GIANT sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Janus Card asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Janus Card holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIANT has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIANT ships an update every 3 weeks, Janus Card monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GIANT versus Janus Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIANTJanus Card
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShareG, IncKudoru, Inc.

Customer experience

GIANT

All ratings1,164 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.7%

Janus Card

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GIANT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased credits not showing up in the app
  • App not working on certain flights/airlines
  • Inability to connect to inflight WiFi

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial period before purchase
  • Ability to share/gift credits with others
  • Integration with more airline WiFi providers

Janus Card

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GIANT

Subscriptions7
  • 7,500 Credits - Inflight Wifi$29.991 Month
  • 12,500 Credits - Inflight Wifi$49.991 Month
  • 25,000 Credits - Inflight Wifi$99.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 140 USG - Inflight Wifi$129.991 Month
  • 45,000 Credits - Inflight Wifi$149.991 Month
  • 180 USG - Inflight Wifi$149.991 Month
  • eSIM Mobile Data Plan$199.991 Month
One-time3
  • Wificoin Lite: In flight Wifi$9.99
  • Wificoin Super - inflight$19.99
  • Wificoin Ultra - Inflight$39.99
None

Janus Card

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GIANT free?
GIANT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Janus Card free?
Janus Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GIANT or Janus Card?
Janus Card is rated higher. GIANT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Janus Card averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GIANT or Janus Card have ads?
Neither GIANT nor Janus Card shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GIANT or Janus Card?
GIANT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Janus Card monthly. Most recently, GIANT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Janus Card on October 24, 2026.

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