Comparison

FreedomPop vs eSIM Internet Data

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

Head to head
About

FreedomPop

Manage your wireless service account effortlessly. Track data usage, renew plans, and adjust services securely. Access FAQs for billing and feature information.

Highlights
  • Manage account functions
  • Renew account
  • View wireless data usage
  • Change wireless data plan
  • Add or remove services
  • View service details
Features
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FreedomPop allows you to manage your FreedomPop account from your iPhone With this application, you’ll be able to easily and securely manage account functions including: Renew account View wireless data usage Trouble logging in? Reset your password Change wireless data plan Review wireless data plan details Add or remove services Review service details View FAQs for wireless data billing, usage, and features You must have an active FreedomPop account to use this application. If you are not already registered, download the app and register right away!

About

eSIM Internet Data

This app provides a virtual second phone number for SMS verification, allowing users to create accounts on various platforms without revealing their primary number. Access thousands of global phone numbers and retry if verification fails, with a history of past activations.

Highlights
  • Access thousands of global phone numbers
  • Retry verification with different numbers
  • View past activation history
  • Create accounts without primary number
  • Privacy-focused verification
Features
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eSIM Global Internet — Data & Virtual Number Stay connected worldwide with eSIM data and access virtual numbers for SMS verification—all in one app. eSIM Global Internet lets you activate mobile data instantly without a physical SIM card. In addition, you can use virtual numbers to receive SMS verification codes without sharing your personal phone number. Features • Global eSIM data plans for mobile internet • Instant activation without physical SIM • Reliable internet access while traveling • Works on compatible eSIM-supported devices • Access virtual phone numbers from multiple countries • Receive SMS verification codes (OTP) • Retry with another number if SMS is not received • No credit deducted for unsuccessful attempts • View activation history anytime Global Coverage Use eSIM data and virtual numbers in many regions, including: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and more. Use Cases • Travel internet with eSIM • Account registration and verification • SMS (OTP) reception • Social media and online services Privacy Focused eSIM Global Internet helps you stay connected globally while reducing the need to share your personal phone number. Download eSIM Global Internet to access mobile data and virtual numbers worldwide. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/secondsms-tc Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/secondsms-pp

Screenshots

FreedomPop4 screens
eSIM Internet Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eSIM Internet Data at 73% against FreedomPop's 8%. eSIM Internet Data also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5). FreedomPop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. eSIM Internet Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. FreedomPop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSIM Internet Data holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FreedomPop's written reviews are positive against 73% of eSIM Internet Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreedomPop ships an update every 5 weeks, eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FreedomPop versus eSIM Internet Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedomPopeSIM Internet Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (69 ratings)4.2 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.9% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed PocketMerve Yuksel

Customer experience

FreedomPop

All ratings69 ratings
Positive11.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative85.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive7.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative86.8%

eSIM Internet Data

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

FreedomPop

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Cannot renew anything
  • App not working for over 9 months
  • App is not smooth and buggy
  • Auto voice CS outdated
  • Internal server error for months
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  • Monthly renew process is broken
  • App has not worked for 3/4 months
  • Cannot renew for months
  • Cannot close ad or skip ad
  • Cannot click anything, ad never disappears
  • No useful links like a renew button
  • App spins and does nothing when trying to log in
  • Update to fix free plan renewal is still broken
  • App shows generic icon on iPad
  • App states it's being blocked from renewal
  • Advertisement popped up during renewal
  • App doesn't work correctly with iOS12
  • Ads will not close and cannot renew plan
  • App just shows a white screen after signing in
  • App displays incorrect information
  • App is unresponsive to user input
  • Screen turns white and nothing works after login
  • Overlays exceed screen size
  • Buttons do nothing
  • App shows red error message and renew button doesn't work
  • App says must renew even though renewal date is a month ahead
  • App shows need to renew when date is a month away
  • White screen after entering username and password
  • Nothing but a white screen
  • Takes a few tries to login, mostly get a white screen
  • Returns 'SIM not found'
  • Keeps spinning on the same page
  • Shows a white screen upon login

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix app to sync correctly with website
  • Allow renewal via desktop web browser
  • Improve app usability and fix finicky buttons

eSIM Internet Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FreedomPop

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

eSIM Internet Data

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Activation Subscription$2.491 Month
  • 3 Activations Subscription$4.491 Month
  • 5 Activations Subscription$7.491 Month
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  • 10 Activations Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1 Activation$3.99
  • 5 Activations$9.99
  • 10 Activations$14.99

Questions

Is FreedomPop free?
FreedomPop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eSIM Internet Data free?
eSIM Internet Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FreedomPop or eSIM Internet Data?
eSIM Internet Data is rated higher. FreedomPop averages 1.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while eSIM Internet Data averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do FreedomPop or eSIM Internet Data have ads?
Neither FreedomPop nor eSIM Internet Data shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreedomPop or eSIM Internet Data?
FreedomPop ships an update every 5 weeks, and eSIM Internet Data every 2 months. Most recently, FreedomPop was updated on October 16, 2026 and eSIM Internet Data on October 7, 2026.

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