Comparison

Silvy vs Simnova

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

Head to head
About

Silvy

Features
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Silvy - Your Ultimate Travel Companion Travel smarter with Silvy – the all-in-one app that handles everything from instant eSIMs to unbeatable hotel deals, plus complete trip planning tools. No hidden fees, no roaming charges, just seamless travel. Why Travelers Choose Silvy: Instant eSIMs Worldwide • Connect in 200+ countries instantly • Skip expensive roaming charges • Activate before you even leave home • Competitive prices with no hidden fees Hotels at Unbeatable Prices • Exclusive rates you won’t find elsewhere • Transparent pricing – no surprise fees at checkout • Instant confirmation • Trusted inventory from leading suppliers Earn While You Travel • Get reward coins with every purchase • Unlock exclusive discounts • Stack rewards for bigger savings • Enterprise-grade loyalty program Complete Trip Management • Automatic trip organization after booking • Share itineraries with travel companions • Create checklists and plan activities • Store all confirmations in one place • Collaborate with friends & family Local Intelligence • Neighborhood guides – where to stay vs avoid • Local cuisine recommendations • Essential phrase dictionary • VAT refund information • Best times to visit • Safety tips and area insights Built for Global Travelers • 15-20 language full localization • Local payment methods (BLIK, iDEAL, and more) • Support for every currency • Customer service that understands your needs Why Silvy? We’re not just another booking app. We’re building the travel super-app that actually saves you time and money. One app for connectivity, accommodation, and intelligent trip planning – all with rewards on every purchase. Join thousands of smart travelers who’ve discovered the better way to travel. Download Silvy today and start traveling smarter!

About

Simnova

Features
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Travel eSIMs with prepaid data for 200+ destinations. Install yours before you leave the US, turn it on when you land, and know what you'll pay before you fly. Carrier roaming can add a daily fee to your bill. With a prepaid eSIM, you pay once for your data. POPULAR DESTINATIONS Mexico: Telcel and AT&T Canada: Rogers Wireless UK: EE and 3 Italy: TIM, Iliad and Wind France: Orange Spain: Orange and Movistar Germany: O2 and Vodafone Japan: NTT docomo, KDDI/au, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile Thailand: TrueMove H and DTAC Regional plans cover Europe, Asia and North America, and a Global plan covers 100+ countries. WHAT IS AN eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your iPhone. There's no plastic card to swap or lose. Buy a data plan in the app, install it in about 2 minutes, and turn it on when you land. HOW IT WORKS 1. Check that your iPhone is compatible in the app 2. Pick your destination and data plan 3. Pay securely in the app 4. Install your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi 5. Turn it on when you land Your plan only starts when your iPhone connects to a network at your destination. You have 180 days from purchase to install it. KEEP YOUR US NUMBER Simnova eSIMs are data-only and sit alongside your regular line. Texts and banking codes can keep arriving on your usual number, while WhatsApp, FaceTime and Maps run on Simnova data. Set Cellular Data and Data Roaming to your Simnova eSIM only, so your home carrier can't add a roaming charge. The app walks you through it. WHAT YOU GET - Instant delivery, usually within seconds - Hotspot on every plan - Your data balance in the app at any time - Top-ups in two taps - Prepaid, with no contract and no surprise bill - Nova credit on every purchase, shown in your own currency COMPATIBLE iPHONES iPhone XR and newer, carrier-unlocked. Phones still on a carrier installment plan are often locked, so check with your carrier first. iPhones bought in mainland China or Hong Kong generally won't work. The app checks yours before you buy. QUICK ANSWERS Can I call and text with a Simnova eSIM? It's data-only, with no phone number. Use WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls. Can I get a refund? Yes, within 7 days of purchase, if the eSIM hasn't been installed or activated. Simnova is run by Venture Bytes Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. Support: support@getsimnova.com

Screenshots

Silvy4 screens
Simnova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simnova at none against Silvy's shown. Simnova also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Silvy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silvy ships an update every 2 weeks, Simnova every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Silvy versus Simnova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilvySimnova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCoralstone Holdings Inc.Venture Bytes Limited

In-app purchases

None

Silvy

No in-app purchases

None

Simnova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silvy free?
Silvy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simnova free?
Simnova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silvy or Simnova have ads?
Silvy shows ads; Simnova does not.
Which is updated more often, Silvy or Simnova?
Silvy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simnova every 6 days. Most recently, Silvy was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simnova on November 10, 2026.

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