Comparison

My Telstra vs ZenSim

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

Head to head
About

My Telstra

Manage your Telstra services, track orders, and get support. The app allows you to update personal details, make payments, recharge your service, and check internet speed. It also offers exclusive rewards and access to the latest tech.

Highlights
  • Message support
  • Manage account details
  • Track payments
  • Recharge service
  • Check internet speed
  • Access Telstra Plus offers
  • Shop devices and accessories
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Tracking your order? Making a payment? Getting help? It’s quicker in the app. Get in touch • Just send us a message and you’ll be notified when we reply. Manage your account • Update personal details, track payments, manage your services and more. Recharge your service • Track your usage, turn on auto recharge, and get in control of your plan. Check your internet speed • Monitor outages, restart your modem and check your internet speed. Telstra Plus • Access exclusive offers and get rewarded just by making your payments on time. Shop the latest • From devices to accessories, shop the latest tech at your fingertips. Troubleshooting that actually works • With 98% of queries resolved in-app, you’re just a few taps away from getting on with your day.

About

ZenSim

Manage your eSIMs and travel data plans with this app. Activate new eSIMs, purchase travel data, and monitor your account usage and plan details.

Highlights
  • Activate eSIMs
  • Purchase Travel eSIMs
  • Manage account
  • Check usage
  • Order add-ons
  • Change plan
Features
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Welcome to the ZenSim app, where you can activate your eSIMs, buy Travel eSIMs, manage your account, check your usage, order add-ons, change your plan and more.

Screenshots

My Telstra4 screens
ZenSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenSim at 80% against My Telstra's 21%. ZenSim also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). My Telstra's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Telstra holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Telstra has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of My Telstra's written reviews are positive against 80% of ZenSim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, ZenSim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Telstra versus ZenSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TelstraZenSim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB52 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTelstra Corporation LtdZenSim

Customer experience

My Telstra

All ratings1,286 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1,393 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative74.4%

ZenSim

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

My Telstra

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Payment issues and failed recharges
  • Inaccurate data usage reporting
  • Login and account management problems
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Outdated information and broken links

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view detailed billing history
  • Option to manage multiple accounts in one place
  • Improved data usage tracking and alerts
  • Seamless integration with other Telstra services
  • More self-service options to avoid long wait times

ZenSim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Telstra

No in-app purchases

None

ZenSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Telstra free?
My Telstra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenSim free?
ZenSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Telstra or ZenSim?
My Telstra is rated higher. My Telstra averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while ZenSim averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do My Telstra or ZenSim have ads?
Neither My Telstra nor ZenSim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Telstra or ZenSim?
My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZenSim fortnightly. Most recently, My Telstra was updated on October 27, 2026 and ZenSim on October 24, 2026.

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