Comparison

FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status vs Stacky

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

Head to head
About

FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status

Features
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Land, scan, connect. FlightSIM gives you mobile data in countries and regions worldwide - no SIM swaps, no roaming surprises, no hunting for airport Wi-Fi. FlightSIM began as a flight-tracking app. Today it is a complete travel eSIM platform built for people who fly: frequent flyers, cabin crew, pilots, and business travelers who need reliable data at every destination - with live flight status still built in. HOW IT WORKS - Choose a destination and a plan that fits your trip - Pay securely with card or Apple Pay - Scan the QR code - setup takes a few minutes - Your physical SIM stays in place, so your number keeps working for calls and texts WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE FLIGHTSIM - Single-country, regional, and global plans - Fixed-data plans, day passes, and unlimited options - Live usage tracking: see exactly how much data you have left - Top up in the app when you need more - no lines, no shops - Keep WhatsApp, your banking apps, and your number: your primary SIM stays active - No contracts: buy only what you need for each trip BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO FLY Cabin crew and pilots on rotating rosters, consultants who change countries weekly, families heading out on vacation: install once, then simply add a plan whenever you fly. Layover in a new country? Buy a short plan for the stopover and a longer one for your destination. FLIGHT STATUS, SAME APP The Flights tab is still here. Search any flight by number and see live departure and arrival information - so you can check your gate and your data plan in one place. GETTING STARTED 1. Check that your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked 2. Pick your destination 3. Install before you fly and activate when you land Use the code WELCOME at checkout for a discount on your first order. SUPPORT THAT ANSWERS Help is right in the app. If anything is unclear - installation, coverage questions, top-ups - contact us in the app and we will help. GOOD TO KNOW - An eSIM-compatible, unlocked device is required - Coverage details for each destination are shown before you buy Download FlightSIM and make mobile data the easiest part of your journey.

About

Stacky

Features
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Stacky is the smart assistant that organizes your trips for you. Import a booking — email, PDF, screenshot or pasted text — and Stacky automatically builds your timeline, day-by-day itinerary, reminders and documents. No more manual entry. WHAT STACKY DOES FOR YOU • Smart Import: turn a ticket, hotel confirmation or email into a complete trip • Timeline & itinerary: your whole trip organized, step by step • Real-time flight tracking: status, gate, delays and connections • Smart reminders: check-in, departure, documents, return • AI concierge: ask anything, get answers tailored to your trip • Document vault: tickets, bookings and papers in one place • Travel expenses: keep an eye on your budget BUILT FOR TRAVELERS Stacky brings the essentials of a trip into one clear, fast app with an elegant dark mode. Your data stays private and your trips stay available even offline. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, Stacky informs you about your possible compensation rights (up to €600 under EU261 regulation). Stacky provides information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status4 screens
Stacky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status at none against Stacky's 3. Stacky's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, 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. Stacky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status ships an update every 9 days, Stacky every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status versus Stacky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightSIM eSIM + Flight StatusStacky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilpp OUStacky Technologies

In-app purchases

None

FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stacky

Subscriptions2
  • Stacky Premium$8.991 Month
  • Stacky Premium$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trip Pass$6.99

Questions

Is FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status free?
FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stacky free?
Stacky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status or Stacky have ads?
FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status shows ads; Stacky does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status or Stacky?
FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status ships an update every 9 days, and Stacky every 4 days. Most recently, FlightSIM eSIM + Flight Status was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stacky on September 28, 2026.

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