Comparison

eSIM Roamer vs Umitone

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

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About

eSIM Roamer

This app helps travelers avoid expensive roaming charges by allowing them to keep their own number while abroad. Make international calls at low rates and receive calls on your regular number, even with a local SIM.

Highlights
  • Avoid roaming charges
  • Keep your own number abroad
  • Cheap international calls
  • Receive calls on your regular number
  • Works on Wi-Fi or 3G
  • Supports over 200 countries
  • Free voicemail to email
Features
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Folks traveling overseas! Who is Roamer? Launched in 2014, Roamer is the Zero Roaming App - no SIM swap needed. It is the first AI-powered platform to aggregate local eSIM worldwide. Get eSIM coverage across 180 countries for just $0.7 per day for 1GB. Plans range from 1 to 360 days with one-tap activation. Enjoy low-rate international calls and virtual numbers for the US, Canada, and Europe. It supports 6 global payment methods (Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, PayPal, Alipay) and 24 regional e-wallets across Asia, Europe and Latin America. Roamer is your all-in-one app for mobile data and international calls: 1. The first AI-powered platform aggregating local eSIM worldwide. Roamer connects you with local carriers in 180 countries. AI helps source competitive rates, offering far better pricing than many competing apps. Daily 1GB data starts from $0.7 in 100 countries, with regional packages available for Europe, Asia and Latin America. 2. Ultra-low-cost international calls. Make affordable international calls to hotel front desks, taxi drivers, local contacts, family, clients and friends overseas. 3. US, UK & Canadian virtual numbers. Get virtual numbers directly within the app to receive calls and SMS globally without a physical SIM, starting at only $2 USD per month. What Exactly Is an eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your smartphone. No small plastic SIM card is required. With Roamer, you can browse, purchase, activate and connect to mobile data entirely inside the app. No store visit or physical card handling needed. How eSIM Works 1. Download and open Roamer 2. Pick a plan for your trip: choose your destination, fixed data volume or unlimited data, plus travel duration 3. Complete secure in-app checkout 4. Activate and install your eSIM profile via Roamer 5. Turn on your eSIM line and get mobile data once you land abroad Why Millions of Travelers Use Roamer Core advantage One single app manages both mobile internet and international calls, with zero roaming fees worldwide. Affordable & Flexible Global eSIM Data • Coverage in 180+ countries • Daily 1GB packages starting from $0.7 USD across 100 destinations • Flexible data options from 500MB up to unlimited • Validity choices for every trip: 1-30 day short-term plans, alongside 60/90-day, semi-annual and annual bundles Low-Cost International Calling • Low-rate calls to mobiles and landlines in 200+ countries • Perfect for contacting hotels, taxis and local contacts • Call credit never expires; top up anytime inside the app Virtual Foreign Phone Numbers • US, UK and Canadian virtual numbers • Receive calls and SMS anywhere globally • No physical SIM required, starting at just $2 USD per month Transparent & Worry-Free Service • Clear plan terms and fair usage policies • Access overseas apps without VPN in China and eligible regions • No hidden charges or unexpected fees Reliable Trust & Support • Launched in 2014 • Trusted by over 2 million travelers worldwide • Fast multilingual customer support Roamer accepts Credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Alipay, PayPal, plus local wallets from Asia, the EU and Latin America: PromptPay, Siam Commercial Bank, Kakao Pay, NAVER Pay, TrueMoney, AlipayHK, BANCOMAT Pay, Bancontact, BillEase, BLIK, Boost, EPS, Gcash, iDEAL, Wero, JKOPay, K PLUS, Kredivo, LINE Pay, Mercado Pago, Pagaleve, PayNow, PayU, Pix and Touch'n Go eWallet. Privacy and control You can export or delete your personal data anytime within the app. Roamer is built with GDPR compliance. Device compatibility Supports eSIM-capable iPhone and iPad models. You can verify if your device supports eSIM using any of these methods: 1. Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your device generally supports eSIM. 2. Go to Settings > Cellular. If you see the option Add eSIM, your device most likely supports eSIM. Navigate to Settings > General > About. If EID is displayed, your device usually supports eSIM. Languages Available in 22 languages.

About

Umitone

Features
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Make free calls & texts via WiFi or cellular data with the Umitone app. It's also a second phone number app loved by millions. Bothered by exposing your personal phone number to people you don't trust at work or in social situations? Umitone helps!! As the same time save 90% of international calls and text messages. With the millions of local or mobile or tollfree phone numbers provided by Umitone, you can make WiFi calls and cheap international calls to any phone number via WiFi or cellular data without spending any call time or paying roaming fees! ◆Features: *Provide a variety of account plans to meet the needs of different people. *Use the basic plan to send 300 text messages and call 100 minutes per month to your US or Canadian friends and clients. *Cheap international calls to more than 200 countries around the world *Low-cost domestic and international SMS *Get real phone number without SIM card *Numbers from multiple countries can be used in the same mobile phone at the same time ◆Real Phone Numbers Get a free US phone number in any area code Add a real Canada, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, France, Sweden, Mauritius, Poland, Austria, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Czech Republic, Malaysia number ◆WiFi calling and SMS With Umitone, you can make calls and send text messages to any phone number in the world without paying high fees! Cheap international calls to more than 200 countries around the world Call any mobile/fixed phone number in more than 200 countries/regions ◆Ultra-low rate, saving 90% of international call charges No matter where you are, you can keep in touch with family and friends Cheap calls to India, Bangladesh, United States, Canada, Nigeria, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand, UAE, Germany, France, Kuwait, Australia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Egypt, etc. ◆Best Call Quality With Umitone's high-quality dedicated VoIP network and high-definition voice technology, phone calls made through Umitone are always clear. Internet calls are no longer low-quality! ◆ Other Awesome Features Caller ID-select the phone number to be displayed during a call Call recorder-record calls for future playback Call forwarding-forward calls to any number you like Call blocking-block unwanted and fraudulent calls Voicemail-customize your own voicemail greeting Reminder function for important missed calls Support for customer service accessing your website Lightweight CRM to manage your customer relationship SMS tasks can be set to be sent regularly every day Umitone is a professional international business cloud communication platform, which aims to provide various cloud communication services for overseas trade enterprises, including international intelligent call center, two-way voice call, SIP Trunk, two-way SMS, SMS marketing promotion, international virtual number, email promotion Platform, CRM customer management, intelligent customer service, online conference and other services, providing integrated overseas cloud communication solutions for cross-border e-commerce, international logistics, game overseas, social APP, financial services, real estate and other industries. Umitone provides phone numbers in the following 17 countries/regions: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Mauritius, Poland, Austria, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Denmark and Romania. Add any number you want, and then call any mobile or landline in more than 200 countries, including those who don't use Umitone. Therefore, don't just pay ridiculous fees for international calls. Download Umitone now to connect with people! Privacy Policy: https://www.umitone.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.umitone.com/terms

Screenshots

eSIM Roamer4 screens
Umitone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Umitone at none against eSIM Roamer's 9. Umitone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eSIM Roamer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Umitone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eSIM Roamer versus Umitone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIM RoamerUmitone
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB293 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoamerlabsPaiDot

In-app purchases

9 purchases

eSIM Roamer

One-time9
  • Roamer Top-up XXS-A$0.99
  • Roamer Top-up XXS-B$2.99
  • Roamer Top-up XXS$4.99
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  • Roamer Top-up XXS-C$4.99
  • Roamer Top-up XXS-D$6.99
  • Roamer Top-up XS$10.99
  • Roamer Top-up S$21.99
  • Roamer Top-up M$33.99
  • Roamer Top-up L$54.99
None

Umitone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSIM Roamer free?
eSIM Roamer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Umitone free?
Umitone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eSIM Roamer or Umitone have ads?
Both eSIM Roamer and Umitone show ads.

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