Comparison

Simly vs Ringo

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

Head to head
About

Simly

Easily install and activate affordable eSIM data plans for your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch abroad. Avoid roaming fees and enjoy 4G/5G speeds with convenient multi-eSIM technology for multiple countries.

Highlights
  • Affordable eSIM data plans
  • Avoid roaming fees
  • 4G/5G speeds
  • Multi-eSIM technology
  • Easy activation guide
  • Hotspot/tethering support
Features
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Say forever goodbye to annoying roaming fees. With the Simly eSIM app, you can use your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch abroad just like at home. No matter where you travel, the Simly app lets you easily and affordably choose and install a suitable eSIM plan. Our eSIM plans offer the best possible conditions with 4G or 5G speeds at very low prices. Forget about physical SIM cards. With Simly, the hassle of swapping SIM cards is gone, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip. Using the app is very easy: 1. Install the Simly eSIM app 2. Choose your destination country 3. Select a suitable plan 4. Activate the eSIM on your device 5. Done! Activating the eSIM on your device is simple, with a step-by-step guide provided. You can keep your regular SIM card in your device. We offer eSIM plans for individual countries like the USA or entire regions like North America. Planning to visit multiple countries? No problem! With our special multi-eSIM technology, you only need to install one eSIM. There are no hidden costs or unwanted subscriptions. You only pay for the eSIM plan you book, nothing more. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us anytime at service@simly.com Why choose Simly? - Easy and convenient to use - Multi eSIM - One eSIM for all countries - Affordable prices - Excellent conditions with 4G / 5G, hotspot / tethering - 15 Years of experience - 24/7 support What is an eSIM? eSIM stands for ""embedded SIM"". It eliminates the need for a physical SIM card. If your device is eSIM-compatible, you can use an eSIM to stay connected anytime, anywhere. Is my device eSIM compatible? Check our list of eSIM-compatible devices in the Help Center. How do I install the eSIM on my device? It's very easy. Depending on your device, there are several installation options: automatic via link, using a QR code, or manually entering plan information. Our app and website offer a detailed step-by-step guide with screenshots to help you through the setup. Do I need to reinstall the eSIM for a different plan? With our special multi-eSIM technology, you only need to install a single eSIM and can easily switch plans. Can I use hotspot / tethering with the eSIM? Yes. All our eSIM plans support hotspot / tethering, allowing other devices to access the internet through your connection. How much data do I need? The required data volume varies based on personal usage. If you run out of data, you can easily top up within the app.

About

Ringo

Get unlimited or metered data for your travels in over 190 countries with this app. Easily install an eSIM and stay connected the moment you arrive, keeping your primary number for calls and texts. Enjoy flexible plans starting from $2.99.

Highlights
  • Unlimited data plans
  • Data plans by the GB
  • eSIM installation in one tap
  • Supports 196 destinations
  • Pay with Apple Pay or card
  • Rewards program
  • Customer support in 14 languages
Features
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Unlimited data eSIM for 190+ countries, plans from US$2.99. Pick where you are going, install in one tap and you are online the moment you land. Your own SIM keeps your number for calls and texts; Ringo carries the data. WHY RINGO • Unlimited plans at full speed, never cut off, from 24 hours to 30 days • Data plans by the GB when you want a set amount • 196 destinations: every country on its own plan, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and one Global plan for 133 countries • Pay with Apple Pay or any card • Rewards: credit back on every trip, badges, and EUR 10 credit for every 3 friends who buy a plan • Help from real people, in 14 languages HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination. 2. Choose unlimited or a set amount of data, and how long. 3. Pay in a few seconds. Your eSIM appears in the app within a minute, with a copy by email. 4. Tap Install and iOS adds it for you, no QR code to scan. 5. When you land, switch your data to Ringo. Done. WHILE YOU TRAVEL See the data you have left and your day by day usage, add data to the same eSIM, or report a problem and we open a case with the network for you. RINGO REWARDS Every destination moves you up a level: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Aurora, each with its own perks. Pioneers who backed Ringo early wear the golden Pioneer badge. OUR MISSION One phone number that works in every country. That full Ringo service is being built now; join the free waitlist in the app. WORKS ON iPhone XS, XR and every iPhone since, unlocked, including iPhone Duo. Terms of Use: https://ringoesim.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ringoesim.com/privacy Ringo Ltd, London.

Screenshots

Simly4 screens
Ringo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simly at 4.7 against Ringo's 3.0. Simly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Ringo's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ringo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Simly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simly has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Simly's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ringo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simly ships an update every 2 months, Ringo daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simly versus Ringo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimlyRingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperESIM DATAFLOW LIMITEDHippolyte M.C. Van Marcke

Customer experience

Simly

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Ringo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simly

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Ringo

One-time10
  • Allowance top-up$44.99
  • Allowance top-up$45.99
  • Allowance top-up$81.99
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  • Allowance top-up$88.99
  • Allowance top-up$91.99
  • Allowance top-up$95.99
  • Allowance top-up$117.99
  • Allowance top-up$141.99
  • Allowance top-up$274.99
  • Allowance top-up$284.99

Questions

Is Simly free?
Simly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringo free?
Ringo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simly or Ringo?
Simly is rated higher. Simly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Ringo averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simly or Ringo have ads?
Neither Simly nor Ringo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simly or Ringo?
Simly ships an update every 2 months, and Ringo daily. Most recently, Simly was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ringo on November 5, 2026.

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