CMLink eSIM vs ForeignMenu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMLink eSIM
Access global data connectivity in over 190 countries with this app. Easily set up an eSIM in minutes for seamless communication, avoiding expensive roaming fees and the need for physical SIM cards.
- Global data connectivity
- eSIM setup in minutes
- Coverage in 190+ destinations
- Affordable data plans
- Avoids roaming charges
- Simple activation
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Through our CMLink eSIM APP, you can enjoy global data connectivity in over 190+ popular destinations just by setting up your eSIM in a minute. No matter where you go, stay connected using CMLink eSIM. - What is an eSIM? An eSIM is an industry-standard digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan from your carrier without having to use a physical SIM. Keeps you online at all times, stay in touch with family and friends, and enjoy various online services and applications. - Why use CMLink eSIM? 1)Wide Coverage:Based on CMI's global partners, operators around the world as service providers on CMLink eSIM to provide you with high-quality network services. Our services cover more than 190 popular tourist destinations around the world; 2)Good Experience:You can easily download and activate with just a tap of your finger. Simple and affordable. Forget the hassle of expensive roaming charges and the search for free WiFi or local SIM cards at airports. - How CMLink eSIM Works? Step 1: Download CMLink eSIM APP. Step 2: Choose the mobile plan for your desired country/region and purchase it.We provide eSIM network services for over 190 popular destinations worldwide. Step 3: Follow our installation manual to install and activate your eSIM. Step 4: Experience seamless, convenient and flexible communication experience anytime, anywhere! Visit esim.cmlink.com for more information.
ForeignMenu
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Can't read the menu? Snap it, and ForeignMenu translates the whole thing in place, keeping the original layout — like being handed a menu in your own language. Dish names stay bilingual, so you can order by pointing. • Pages as they're ready: multi-page menus show each page as soon as it's translated. • Auto-straightens tilted, hand-held photos; up to 8 pages at once. • Dish pictures: dishes without a photo get an AI-generated thumbnail (marked as AI). The dish list has search, vegetarian / seafood / pork / beef / lamb tags, and two or three picks worth ordering, with the reason. • Group dining: add everyone at the table, mark what each person doesn't eat, see who ordered what, and annotate the order back onto the menu for your server. • Eight languages — one switch sets both the interface and the translation language; a fresh install follows your system language. • Credits: no sign-in needed — start with 300 free credits. A menu page takes about 8–12, a dish picture (four dishes) about 0.5, charged by actual use; credits never expire and more can be bought in the app. Sign in with Apple is optional, to use your balance on other devices. • Membership: subscribe monthly, quarterly or yearly — menu scans and dish pictures don't use credits (fair use about 600 credits a month), plus 50 credits every month. Cancel any time in your App Store settings. • Privacy: no name or email asked. Menu photos and text pass through our server to the AI only while they're read and are not stored; your history, people and photos stay on your phone. Delete your account any time in the app. Two full sample restaurants are included — try every feature right away. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ForeignMenu at 5.0 against CMLink eSIM's 2.8. ForeignMenu also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). CMLink eSIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ForeignMenu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. CMLink eSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.
ForeignMenu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMLink eSIM has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CMLink eSIM ships an update every 7 months, ForeignMenu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMLink eSIM | ForeignMenu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHINA MOBILE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 向阳 史 |
Customer experience
CMLink eSIM
ForeignMenu
In-app purchases
CMLink eSIM
No in-app purchases
ForeignMenu
- Monthly Membership$4.001 Month
- Quarterly Membership$10.003 Months
- Yearly Membership$30.001 Year
- 100 Credits$0.99
- 500 Credits$4.99
- 2000 Credits$19.99









