Comparison

Heysim vs Simnova

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

Head to head
About

Heysim

Features
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Heysim: Your Global Connectivity Companion Tired of expensive roaming charges and hunting for local Wi-Fi while traveling? Heysim provides instant access to affordable eSIM data plans in over 120 countries, ensuring you’re connected from the moment you land. Why choose Heysim? Instant Activation: Purchase and install your eSIM in seconds via QR code. No physical SIM card required. Global Coverage: From USA to Italy, France to Japan, we’ve got you covered with premium local networks. Flexible Credits: Use our integrated Wallet system to buy credits and redeem them for any data plan whenever you need. No Hidden Fees: Pay only for the data you need. No contracts, no surprises on your bill. Dual SIM Convenience: Keep your original SIM for calls and SMS while using Heysim for high-speed data. How it works: Download the Heysim app. Choose your destination and data plan. Install your eSIM. Enjoy high-speed internet immediately! Perfect for digital nomads, business travelers, and vacationers. Join the future of mobile connectivity with Heysim. Note: Your device must be eSIM compatible and carrier-unlocked.

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Simnova

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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

Heysim3 screens
Simnova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simnova at none against Heysim's 3. On price, ads, 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. Heysim sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simnova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Heysim versus Simnova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeysimSimnova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiccardo BuonoVenture Bytes Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heysim

One-time3
  • 5$ Credit$4.99
  • 10$ Credit$9.99
  • 20$ Credit$19.99
None

Simnova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heysim free?
Heysim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simnova free?
Simnova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heysim or Simnova have ads?
Neither Heysim nor Simnova shows ads.

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