Comparison

Star Data vs Panda eSIM

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

Head to head

Star Data

Mobile Data by Starway Inc.

Global eSIM:Travel everywhere

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Star Data

Features

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Star Data App is an App under DEEPER CO., LTD. that integrates the functions of purchasing and recharging of WiFi, SIM card and eSIM in one. Users can purchase global data, and recharge various data packages on it anytime and anywhere. It is easy to operate, supports multiple languages and multiple currency formats and ready to provide convenience for your life and travel.

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Panda eSIM

Features

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Surf in Greater China with Panda eSIM! eSIM, Panda eSIM, Travel Internet, Overseas Internet, Global Data Plans, International Data, Instant Purchase & Activation, High-Speed Network Panda eSIM—Your exclusive global eSIM solution for travelers! No physical SIM needed，scan to Activate Instantly. Real-time data monitoring and flexible plans (daily/30-day) suit short trips or long stays. 3 simple steps: select a plan→pay→scan to activate—works instantly on iPhone XS and newer. Say goodbye to roaming fees and SIM swapping hassles! Supports multi-device data sharing for navigation, live streaming, video calls, and more. Eco-friendly design eliminates physical SIM waste. Download the app for seamless cross-border internet access!

Screenshots

Star Data4 screens

Panda eSIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Panda eSIM at 9.0 against Star Data's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Star Data versus Panda eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Star Data	Panda eSIM
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	9.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	35 MB	23 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Deeper Co., Ltd.	STARWAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Star Data

No in-app purchases

None

Panda eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Data free?

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

Is Panda eSIM free?

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

Do Star Data or Panda eSIM have ads?

Neither Star Data nor Panda eSIM shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Star Data or Panda eSIM?

Star Data ships an update every 3 months, and Panda eSIM every 3 months. Most recently, Star Data was updated on August 2, 2026 and Panda eSIM on September 9, 2026.