Nomad eSIM vs Space/Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nomad eSIM
This app provides convenient and affordable eSIM data plans for international travel. Connect to the internet in over 200 destinations without contracts or traditional SIM cards. Enjoy fast activation and flexible data options.
- eSIM data plans for 200+ destinations
- Fast 5-minute activation
- No contracts or hidden fees
- Regional and country-specific plans
- Data usage tracking
- Referral discounts
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Stay connected wherever you go with Nomad eSIM! Your Best Travel Companion | Affordable | Convenience | Choice Enjoy fast, flexible eSIM data without contracts. Forget about traditional SIM cards – connect in just 5 minutes with our easy-to-use eSIM! Nomad offers eSIM services in over 200+ destinations and 10 regions. Access affordable international data plans at near-local rates in Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and more. Choose from regional and country-specific eSIM plans designed for every traveler. Exclusive for New Users. Try Nomad for free! Redeem a FREE eSIM and stay connected in 80+ destinations before you even take off. If you're new to Nomad or unsure about eSIM, try us out and rid your worries! Every new user gets 1 free trial eSIM! Why Choose Nomad eSIM? - No Contracts: No hidden fees or surprise data roaming charges. - Fast Connection: Activate your eSIM in just 5 minutes – no more waiting at airport SIM counters. - Max Convenience: Keep your main SIM for calls and texts. Travel light, stay connected. Key Features of Nomad eSIM: - Seamless installation via QR code or one-click activation. - Choose from a variety of eSIM plans – from 1 GB to Unlimited Plans. - eSIM data packs for 200+ destinations - Multi-currency payments - Support for 13 languages - Data usage tracking Bring a friend, get USD 5 off! Share your Nomad eSIM referral code: earn a $5 discount with each successful referral. Friends also enjoy $5 off on their first eSIM purchase. For more information, visit: https://www.nomadesim.com For queries, visit: https://www.nomadesim.com/help-center
Space/Time
Discover travel overlaps with friends and see who's in town. Connect with friends to find shared travel dates and explore city connections. Get notified about friends visiting or when your plans align.
- Find and connect with friends
- Enter travel dates for instant matches
- Search cities for residents and visitors
- Get notified of overlapping plans
- See who is in town
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A travel app for you and your friends. Never miss a friend who's in tow, and know when your travel plans overlap. - Find your friends and connect to them - Enter travel dates, and get instant matches from your friends - Search by city and see who lives there, who has been there (both really valuable for getting good recs) and for who goes there. - Get notified when someone is in town, or you have overlapping plans
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space/Time at 100% against Nomad eSIM's 58%. Space/Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Nomad eSIM's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Space/Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomad eSIM has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Nomad eSIM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space/Time's.
Nomad eSIM ships an update every 3 weeks, Space/Time daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nomad eSIM | Space/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LotusFlare | WorldBrain.io |
Customer experience
Nomad eSIM
Space/Time
Bugs and requests
Nomad eSIM
Reported bugs
3 issues- eSIM not activating properly
- Incorrect data usage reporting
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to share data across devices
- Automatic data top-up notifications
- Support for more countries and networks
Space/Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nomad eSIM
No in-app purchases
Space/Time
No in-app purchases
