# Firsty vs GLOBALCELL

The clearest difference is rating: Firsty at 4.5 against GLOBALCELL's 3.0. Firsty also leads on ratings volume (677 vs 2). GLOBALCELL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Firsty holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firsty has 677 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firsty | GLOBALCELL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firsty-your-global-esim/id6470926128/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcell/id6768302017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **677** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 178 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bamboo Connected](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707214681) | [GlobalSoft Georgia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825566798) |

## What reviewers say

### Firsty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firsty-your-global-esim/id6470926128)

Stay connected globally with a single digital SIM. Access mobile data and international calling in over 200 countries without contracts or hidden fees. Enjoy free data for essential apps or upgrade for high-speed internet and unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Global eSIM for over 200 countries, Free data for essential apps, Optional high-speed data plans, International calling with own number display, Flexible daily/monthly subscriptions, Pause or reactivate plans

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast data speeds
- 👍 Reliable connectivity
- 💡 Innovative free data model
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🔒 Secure eSIM implementation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- ⚠️ Unreliable free data
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and data limits
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues on certain devices
- Frequent app crashes
- eSIM activation failures

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to pause free data usage
- Integration with more ride-sharing apps
- Clearer data usage tracking


### GLOBALCELL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcell/id6768302017)

Manage your global mobile connection with this app. Purchase eSIMs, activate internet packages, top up your balance, and monitor usage in over 180 countries. Offers Georgian, Israeli, British, American, and European numbers.

**Highlights:** Purchase eSIMs, Activate internet packages, Top up balance, Monitor usage, International numbers, Global coverage in 180+ countries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firsty free?

Firsty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GLOBALCELL free?

GLOBALCELL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Firsty or GLOBALCELL?

Firsty is rated higher. Firsty averages 4.5 out of 5 from 677 ratings, while GLOBALCELL averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Firsty or GLOBALCELL have ads?

Firsty shows ads; GLOBALCELL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Firsty or GLOBALCELL?

Firsty ships an update weekly, and GLOBALCELL weekly. Most recently, Firsty was updated on October 15, 2026 and GLOBALCELL on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*