Comparison

Beaver eSIM vs BackpackLink

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

Head to head
About

Beaver eSIM

Features
Read full description

BeavereSIM - Global eSIM Data Service 200+ countries and regions covered No physical SIM card needed. Scan, connect, and travel smarter. Key Features: - Instant Activation - Scan the QR code and you're online in 60 seconds - Global Coverage - 200+ countries and regions - Flexible Plans - Pay as you go, top up anytime - High-Speed Network - 4G/5G, no throttling - Hotspot Sharing - Personal hotspot fully supported - 24/7 Support - Round-the-clock customer care Perfect For: - International travel - Business trips - Studying abroad - Short-term assignments Device Requirements: iPhone XS or newer Contact: info@beaveresim.com Website: beaveresim.com

About

BackpackLink

Features
Read full description

Land, scan, get online. BackpackLink gives you instant mobile data in 200+ countries — no roaming bills, no queuing for a local SIM, and no swapping the tiny tray card you'll inevitably lose. Buy an eSIM before you fly, scan the QR code, and you're connected the moment you land. WHY TRAVELLERS USE BACKPACKLINK • Instant delivery — your eSIM appears in your account seconds after payment. • 200+ destinations — country, regional and worldwide plans in one place. • Keep your number — your eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so calls and texts still reach you. • No roaming shock — transparent prepaid pricing, paid once, up front. • Hotspot ready — tether your laptop and travel companions on most plans. • Up to 5G — full speed wherever the local network supports it. • Top up anytime — running low? Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination and pick the data, validity and speed that suit your trip. 2. Pay securely by card. 3. Scan the QR code from your account, and you're online. TRACK YOUR DATA See exactly how much data is left on each eSIM, check coverage before you travel, and keep every order and QR code in one place. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Chat with our support team from inside the app, browse install guides and troubleshooting, and read tips from other travellers. REQUIREMENTS An eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhone. Plans are data-only unless the plan says otherwise. BackpackLink is a reseller of global eSIM connectivity. Coverage and speeds depend on our local network partners in each destination.

Screenshots

Beaver eSIM4 screens
BackpackLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against Beaver eSIM's 26.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Beaver eSIM versus BackpackLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaver eSIMBackpackLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRVT, Inc.Didarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

Beaver eSIM

No in-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beaver eSIM free?
Beaver eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackpackLink free?
BackpackLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beaver eSIM or BackpackLink have ads?
Neither Beaver eSIM nor BackpackLink shows ads.

Other comparisons