22SIM vs E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
22SIM
This app provides prepaid mobile data plans for travelers in over 220 countries. Easily purchase, install, and manage digital SIMs for seamless internet access abroad without needing a physical SIM card. Stay connected for maps, messaging, and all your essential online activities.
- eSIM data plans for 220+ countries
- Local, regional, and global plans
- Unlimited data options
- Guided eSIM installation
- 5G speeds available
- Human customer support
- Travel tools (currency converter, compass)
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Travel ready. Stay connected with 22SIM. 22SIM is a Gulf-based travel eSIM app for buying, installing and managing prepaid mobile data abroad. Find internet plans for 220+ countries & destinations, with access to 400+ networks worldwide. From family holidays to business trips and studying overseas, choose data that fits your journey. WHAT IS A TRAVEL eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM installed on a compatible device. Buy your plan and install it from the app or with a QR code, without swapping a plastic SIM, visiting a shop or waiting for delivery. Use mobile data for maps, messaging, bookings and your favorite internet apps. A PLAN FOR YOUR TRIP • Local eSIM plans for a single destination. • Regional plans for trips across several countries. • Global plans for journeys across continents. • Unlimited data options for supported destinations. Check each plan's coverage, validity and conditions before purchasing. WHY TRAVEL WITH 22SIM? • Activate in minutes with guided installation. • Access speeds up to 5G, depending on the destination, network and device. • See your remaining data in the app. • Keep your home SIM in your device for your usual number. • Get help from a human customer support team, including Arabic-speaking support. • Join an app with 1.5M+ downloads. MEET 22Connect Travel often? 22Connect is a reusable global eSIM. Install it once and add eligible plans for future trips, instead of installing a new eSIM each time. Explore 22Connect and 22Connect Premium options in the app. MORE FOR YOUR JOURNEY Use handy travel tools including a currency converter, compass, world clock and unit converter. GET CONNECTED IN THREE STEPS 1. Choose your destination and data plan. 2. Purchase and install your eSIM over Wi-Fi, preferably before departure. 3. On arrival, select 22SIM for mobile data and enable data roaming on that eSIM as instructed. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid your home carrier's data roaming charges. Calls and SMS on your home line remain subject to your carrier's rates. BEFORE YOU BUY Your device must support eSIM and be unlocked for use with other carriers. Check compatibility in the app. Plan activation rules, coverage and speeds vary; review your chosen plan. 22SIM travel plans provide data only, without a phone number or standard voice calls. Use internet calling apps where available. Do not delete an installed eSIM unless instructed: deletion is permanent and it cannot be reinstalled. Choose your destination. Get your eSIM ready. Travel with 22SIM. This App operated by TM App & 22Service & other franchise
E
Instantly acquire eSIM data plans for global travel, eliminating the need for expensive roaming or local SIM cards. Enjoy seamless connectivity wherever your journey takes you.
- Instant eSIM data plans
- Worldwide coverage
- Avoid roaming charges
- No local SIM cards needed
- Simple international travel
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E-Net makes international travel simple with instant eSIM data plans. No more expensive roaming charges or hunting for local SIM cards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: E at none against 22SIM's shown. E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 22SIM's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 22SIM has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
22SIM ships an update every 5 days, E every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 22SIM | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TM APP GENERAL TRADING CO. WLL | AHMED BENHALIM |
Customer experience
22SIM
E
Bugs and requests
22SIM
Reported bugs
8 issues- eSIM fails to activate after purchase
- Charges deducted but no service provided
- Inconsistent network connectivity
- Data depletes faster than advertised
- App crashes and freezes
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- Customer support unresponsive to issues
- Service stops working mid-travel
- Fair usage throttling not clearly disclosed
Requested features
7 requests- Apple Pay and alternative payment methods
- Data usage notifications and alerts
- Real-time data balance visibility
- Automatic refund for failed activations
- Faster customer support response times
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- Better coverage information by region
- Service status monitoring in-app
E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
22SIM
No in-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
