eSIMcalls vs eSIM Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSIMcalls
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eSIMcalls helps users explore how eSIM plans work on modern smartphones. The app visually demonstrates the eSIM setup and activation flow and offers interactive guides for better understanding. Designed for educational and informational purposes — no real purchases or activations occur. eSIMcalls provides value by helping users understand digital SIM technology and how it simplifies connectivity worldwide.
eSIM Genius
Easily purchase and activate prepaid data eSIMs for over 200 destinations worldwide. Avoid roaming charges and stay connected upon arrival with a simple QR code scan. Track data usage and get personalized plan recommendations.
- Prepaid data eSIMs for 200+ destinations
- QR code activation
- Per-day pricing
- Secure card payments
- Data usage tracking
- In-app advisor for plan selection
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Skip roaming fees and SIM swaps. eSIM Genius sells prepaid data eSIMs for 187 countries — buy a plan, scan the QR code, and your phone connects the moment you land. • Browse plans for the country you're travelling to, or pick a regional eSIM: Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, or Global (one eSIM, 95 countries). • Plans from $1. Validities from 3 to 180 days. Unlimited plans for many destinations. • Pay by card or Apple Pay — your QR arrives by email and in the app within seconds. On iPhone, install with one tap. • Track data usage and validity in the app, and top up the same eSIM in seconds. No new QR code. • Ask Roger, the in-app eSIM advisor, which plan fits your trip. • Earn 5% Genius Cash on every purchase and spend it on your next eSIM or top-up. Refer a friend: they get 10% off, you get 15% back (up to $15). • Global Monthly subscription: one eSIM for 95 countries, fresh data every month, Light or Unlimited tier. Cancel anytime. • App in 34 languages, prices in 19 currencies. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot (4.8/5). • Optimized for iPhone Duo: the app uses the full outer and inner displays and adapts when you fold or rotate it. Good to know: • Full refund if the eSIM doesn't activate. • Works on iPhone XS and later, including iPhone Duo, and most modern eSIM phones. • Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in a country the plan covers — not at purchase. Already in a covered country? Keep the eSIM line off until you travel. • Hotspot allowed. Plans are data-only (no calls or SMS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eSIM Genius at weekly against eSIMcalls's every 9 months. eSIM Genius also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eSIMcalls ships an update every 9 months, eSIM Genius weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIMcalls | eSIM Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Relewallet LTD | Jonathan Dion |
In-app purchases
eSIMcalls
No in-app purchases
eSIM Genius
No in-app purchases









