Comparison

eSIM Internet Data vs NomadPhone

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

Head to head
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

About

NomadPhone

Features
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Keep your existing phone number and mobile plan. Don’t worry about roaming charges, losing your device or managing multiple sim cards. We hold your SIM card to allow sending and receiving calls and text messages.

Screenshots

eSIM Internet Data4 screens
NomadPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NomadPhone at none against eSIM Internet Data's 7. NomadPhone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. eSIM Internet Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. NomadPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSIM Internet Data ships an update every 2 months, NomadPhone every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eSIM Internet Data versus NomadPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIM Internet DataNomadPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerve YukselSlashbox LLC

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
None

NomadPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSIM Internet Data free?
eSIM Internet Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NomadPhone free?
NomadPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eSIM Internet Data or NomadPhone have ads?
Neither eSIM Internet Data nor NomadPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSIM Internet Data or NomadPhone?
eSIM Internet Data ships an update every 2 months, and NomadPhone every 6 weeks. Most recently, eSIM Internet Data was updated on August 8, 2026 and NomadPhone on September 17, 2026.

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