eSIM Internet Data vs Ghostline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access thousands of global phone numbers
- Retry verification with different numbers
- View past activation history
- Create accounts without primary number
- Privacy-focused verification
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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
Ghostline
Obtain a private virtual phone number for receiving SMS messages. Protect your personal number during online signups, verifications, and when interacting with services. Enjoy instant notifications and seamless syncing across your Apple devices.
- Dedicated virtual phone number
- Receive SMS from any sender
- Instant push notifications
- Syncs across all devices
- Protect personal number privacy
- Use for online signups and verifications
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Get a dedicated virtual phone number to receive SMS messages. Keep your personal number private while staying connected. YOUR PRIVATE INBOX Ghostline gives you a real phone number that receives text messages. Use it for online signups, verifications, or any time you need a second number. KEY FEATURES * Dedicated virtual phone number * Receive SMS from any sender * Instant push notifications * Syncs across all your devices * Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY Stop sharing your personal number with every website and service. Use Ghostline for: * Online shopping and signups * Dating apps and social media * Verification codes and 2FA * Classified ads and marketplaces * Business contacts you want to keep separate SIMPLE AND RELIABLE Messages arrive instantly with push notifications. Your conversations sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud, so you never miss a message. NO SPAM, NO HASSLE Your Ghostline number is yours alone. Unlike shared public numbers, only you can see your messages. Try Ghostline today and take control of your privacy. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eSIM Internet Data at 4.2 against Ghostline's 3.0. eSIM Internet Data also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Ghostline's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. eSIM Internet Data sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Ghostline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
eSIM Internet Data holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSIM Internet Data has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
eSIM Internet Data ships an update every 2 months, Ghostline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIM Internet Data | Ghostline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (36 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merve Yuksel | Alejandro Pacheco |
Customer experience
eSIM Internet Data
Ghostline
In-app purchases
eSIM Internet Data
- 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
- 1 Activation$3.99
- 5 Activations$9.99
- 10 Activations$14.99
Ghostline
- Private Number$2.997 Days
- Private Number$3.991 Month
- Private Number$34.991 Year
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