SoSIM vs SmarTone Prepaid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoSIM
Manage your Hong Kong prepaid SIM card services, including data usage, top-ups, and plan changes. This app allows you to switch between local and travel data, apply for number portability, and access support.
- Enquire data usage and SIM expiry
- Purchase Hong Kong/Travel data packages
- Instant top-up functionality
- Mobile Number Portability (MNP) application
- eSIM and new number exchange
- Link to MoneyBack rewards
- Manage Real Name Registration
Read full descriptionHide full description
SoSIM, a Hong Kong prepaid card that enables you to freely switch between using Hong Kong Local or Travel Data. eSIM is available at SoSIM eShop or you can grab a SoSIM everywhere at over 400 stores in Hong Kong too. Manage SoSIM services in SoSIM App anytime and stay connected anywhere in the world. That’s So Simple! SoSIM App: - Enquire data usage/ SIM expiry date - Purchase services (Hong Kong/Travel Data Package) - Instant top-up - Self Help Application of Mobile Number portability (MNP) - Change to eSIM/ Exchange new number - Link to MoneyBack - Referral rewards - Manage Real Name Registration - User Guide/ Online support - JetSO updates SoSIM for an easier life, So Simple! Contact us: www.sosimhk.com
SmarTone Prepaid
Read full descriptionHide full description
SmarTone – The Powerful Network All-encompassing support to meet your needs. Introducing the new SmarTone Prepaid - an app designed to provide our users easy access to SIM management and service subscriptions. Everything SmarTone in one tap, check SIM balance, usage record and more anytime, anywhere. Plus, earn extra rewards by topping up with e-wallets. Enjoy 24/7 convenience with SmarTone Prepaid! Top Up Anytime -Top up your SIM via e-wallets to earn extra rewards! Usage Management -Check your SIM balance, data/voice minutes usage, usage record in real time. Plans & Services - Select from an array of mobile plans and subscribe according to your needs. We also have new offers from time to time, download SmarTone Prepaid NOW and embark on the most caring mobile journey!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmarTone Prepaid at 11.0 against SoSIM's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoSIM | SmarTone Prepaid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hutchison Telephone Company Limited | SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited |
In-app purchases
SoSIM
No in-app purchases
SmarTone Prepaid
No in-app purchases
