BNESIM vs Ryba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BNESIM
Access fast, reliable internet globally with virtual SIM data plans. Purchase and manage data profiles for over 180 countries directly from your phone, with instant activation and no roaming fees. Enjoy seamless connectivity for your travels.
- Global data plans for over 180 countries
- Instant activation
- No roaming fees
- Virtual SIM management via app
- Flexible data options (1-100 GB)
- Scheduled activation
- 24/7 live customer support
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Get fast, reliable internet wherever you travel! With instant activation and the best rates, our mobile data eSIM will give you access to the best networks in over 180 countries and regions. Get online in just a few clicks! World's Best Travel SIM Provider - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by the World Travel Tech Awards. BNESIM eSIM is a virtual SIM managed completely from our app, where you can: ◉ Select a country or region of service (ideal for single/multi-destination trips). ◉ Choose from 1 to 100 GB, with cellular data plans lasting from 30 days to never expiring. Purchase and manage multiple eSIMs from just one account. ◉ Schedule activation: Buy today and schedule for your travel day. One less item on your to-do list. ◉ Top-up your account using a Credit Card or Apple Pay. Live chat with our customer support team, online 24/7. [ Why BNESIM? ] - No roaming fees. - 100% virtual and simple installation: No need to remove your current physical SIM. - We’ve partnered with leading global network providers so you can have a seamless connection at the best rates. - No hidden costs, no dynamic fees, no surprises. - Specialized customer service team. Available and happy to help LIVE 24/7. - Exclusive offers like cashback, referral programs and complimentary VPN access with auto-renewal plans. ? FAQ WHAT IS AN ESIM DATA PLAN? An eSIM data plan is a mobile plan activated directly on your phone, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. You can stay connected without Wi-Fi or high roaming charges. WILL I HAVE A PHONE NUMBER? Our travel eSIM is designed to provide you with DATA ONLY connectivity all over the world. Although they do not include a phone number, you can use the data to make calls using applications such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and more. HOW DO I INSTALL IT? Most eSIMs can be installed with one click. If needed, you can use a QR code or manual installation – all with easy instructions provided. IN WHICH COUNTRIES IS THE SERVICE AVAILABLE? You can activate the instant eSIM by region — Europe, Asia, America, Africa, Oceania, and others — to access 4G and 5G internet in multiple countries. Or, you can choose from OVER 180 single countries and territories to activate the data profile, INCLUDING: Canada, Germany, United States, United Kingdom, India, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Malaysia. IS MY DEVICE COMPATIBLE? Our eSIM for iPhone is supported by all versions of: iPhone 17, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone XS. iPhone XR and iPhone SE. iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad (7th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later). *Make sure your iPhone is updated to iOS 17.4 or later, and your iPad to iOS 17.4 or later. ** Verify that your device is NOT network-locked. *** It is important to note that there may be restrictions based on the country and carrier. Get started with BNESIM today and enjoy seamless global data in minutes!
Ryba
This app facilitates ride-sharing by connecting passengers with drivers. It allows users to book trips, track driver locations in real-time, and manage payments. Passengers can view trip history, and both parties can rate each other after the ride.
- View trip history with details
- Precise location selection with map pin adjustment
- Real-time driver tracking
- Driver acceptance/rejection of rides
- Multiple payment options
- Passenger and driver ratings
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Entre las funcionalidades relevantes contiene: - El pasajero podrá ver el historial de rutas tomadas por el pasajero, mostrando origen-destino, conductor, tiempo y costo. - Se puede seleccionar una ubicación diferente a través de la barra de búsqueda que ofrece la tecnología de Google Maps. - Si la ubicación arrojada por Google Maps no es tan precisa, por ejemplo si se ubica en una avenida pero no exactamente en la salida de una casa o edificio, podemos mover el pin o marcador en el mapa hasta la ubicación exacta. - Una vez que el usuario envía la solicitud de viaje, el sistema busca automáticamente la unidad más cercana. - El conductor puede aceptar o rechazar el viaje. - Una vez que se confirme el servicio, se envía una notificación al pasajero indicando algunos datos como el número de vehículo (si aplica), la marca, el modelo, la placa, el costo estimado del viaje, la distancia y el tiempo estimado. - A su vez se puede visualizar en ambos usuarios conductor y pasajero la ubicación en el mapa en el recorrido mientras el conductor se va moviendo. - El conductor puede avisar al pasajero en el momento que ha llegado a buscarlo. - El flujo de la app en el pasajero no puede continuar hasta que el conductor comience el recorrido del viaje después que busca al pasajero. - Una vez que el conductor avisa al pasajero que ha llegado, le llega una notificación al pasajero indicando que ha llegado al sitio de partida del recorrido donde comenzará el viaje. - Al terminar el viaje al pasajero se le presentan las formas de pago, las cuales pueden ser con tarjeta de crédito, débito, efectivo, saldo, cupón, o vale. - En caso de escoger el pago en efectivo el conductor debe continuar y confirmar que el pago se ha realizado. - Una vez que se confirma el pago se le envía un mensaje al pasajero indicando que así fue. - Se permite calificar al pasajero y al conductor, y en caso de que la calificación sea menor a 3 estrellas se da la opción de dejar un mensaje del motivo de una baja calificación.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ryba at 5.0 against BNESIM's 3.9. Ryba also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). BNESIM's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (257 vs 1). On price, ads, 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.
Ryba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BNESIM has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BNESIM ships an update weekly, Ryba every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | BNESIM | Ryba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (257 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BNESIM Limited | GN Marketing Inc. |
Customer experience
BNESIM
Ryba
Bugs and requests
BNESIM
Reported bugs
4 issues- eSIM not activating or working as expected
- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect data usage reporting
- Billing and payment issues
Requested features
5 requests- Improved customer support and communication
- Clearer instructions and setup process
- Calling and SMS capabilities
- Compatibility with more devices
- Automatic renewal/top-up options
Ryba
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BNESIM
No in-app purchases
Ryba
No in-app purchases







