Comparison

Dubai eSIM vs Flotr

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

Head to head
About

Dubai eSIM

Features
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Landing in Dubai? Get online before you even leave the airport. Install your travel eSIM before you fly, skip the SIM-card queues and forget surprise roaming bills — your connection is ready the moment you arrive. WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE US • Set up by QR code or with one tap, over Wi-Fi • Fast 5G/LTE coverage in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates • Keep your own number — WhatsApp and calls stay on your main SIM • Fixed, daily and unlimited plans, for a stopover or a longer stay • No contracts, no hidden fees — pay quickly with Apple Pay • Track your remaining data live inside the app • Support by e-mail at support@dubaiesim.app HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the app and choose a UAE data package 2. Pay securely with Apple Pay or your card 3. Install the eSIM via QR code or a single tap 4. Land in Dubai, enable data roaming for your eSIM — you are online WHO IS IT FOR • Tourists exploring Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the desert • Stopover and layover passengers at DXB airport • Expats and families welcoming visitors from abroad • Business travelers attending exhibitions and meetings COMPATIBILITY Works on eSIM-compatible iPhones (iPhone XS or newer with iOS 15+). Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. The app interface is available in 38 languages, and your personal data is never sold. GET CONNECTED NOW Download the app, pick your plan and arrive in Dubai already connected — fast, secure and contract-free.

About

Flotr

Features
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Flotr is your gateway to curated travel experiences. Discover handpicked trips from verified travel agencies, watch inspiring reels, and book your next adventure—all from your phone.

Screenshots

Dubai eSIM4 screens
Flotr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dubai eSIM at every 2 weeks against Flotr's every 5 weeks. 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

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

Dubai eSIM ships an update every 2 weeks, Flotr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Dubai eSIM versus Flotr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDubai eSIMFlotr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBilpp OUFlotr Travel Tech PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Dubai eSIM

No in-app purchases

None

Flotr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dubai eSIM free?
Dubai eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flotr free?
Flotr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dubai eSIM or Flotr have ads?
Both Dubai eSIM and Flotr show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dubai eSIM or Flotr?
Dubai eSIM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flotr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dubai eSIM was updated on October 30, 2026 and Flotr on October 25, 2026.

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