Comparison

eSIMka vs Vlex eSIM

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

Head to head
About

eSIMka

Features
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eSIMka – Internet that travels with you With eSIMka, you stay connected anywhere in the world. Our app lets you: Activate a plan quickly: scan a QR code or use our instant activation service in seconds. Manage all your eSIMs in one app: connect, remove, and check balances easily. Perfect for travel: keep your main number at home and enjoy cost-effective plans abroad. Secure payments: via bank cards, mobile payments, and other methods. Instant activation — access your plan immediately after purchase. Support for popular operators worldwide. Always up-to-date plans and promotions.

About

Vlex eSIM

Purchase and install eSIM data plans for over 200 countries instantly from your phone. Avoid physical SIM cards, roaming charges, and airport lines for immediate mobile data upon arrival.

Highlights
  • eSIM data plans for 200+ countries
  • Instant installation via Apple Wallet
  • Plans from 1 GB to 50 GB
  • Unlimited data options
  • Virtual phone numbers for SMS
  • 24/7 Telegram support
Features
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Vlex eSIM lets you buy and install eSIM data plans for 200+ countries right from your phone. No physical SIM, no roaming bills, no airport queues — just instant mobile data the moment you land. Highlights: • 200+ countries: Turkey, Thailand, UAE, all of Europe, Asia and Americas. • Plans from 1 GB to 50 GB or daily-quota. • Unlimited plans (via Yesim) for high-volume travelers. • One-tap install: iOS Apple Wallet • Virtual phone numbers to receive SMS — separate product. • Push notifications when your eSIM is ready, traffic is running low, or your plan is about to expire. • Referral programme — earn 5% on your friends' purchases. • 24/7 Telegram support. Security: • Passwordless JWT auth (magic-link email login). • All traffic over HTTPS, push tokens stored in Keychain / Keystore. eSIM compatibility: • iPhone XS and newer. We never sell your data. See vlex-esim.com/privacy for details.

Screenshots

eSIMka4 screens
Vlex eSIM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eSIMka at every 9 days against Vlex eSIM's monthly. 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

eSIMka ships an update every 9 days, Vlex eSIM monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
eSIMka versus Vlex eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIMkaVlex eSIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSergey MiasnikovVALEX AI FZCO

In-app purchases

None

eSIMka

No in-app purchases

None

Vlex eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSIMka free?
eSIMka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vlex eSIM free?
Vlex eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eSIMka or Vlex eSIM have ads?
Neither eSIMka nor Vlex eSIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSIMka or Vlex eSIM?
eSIMka ships an update every 9 days, and Vlex eSIM monthly. Most recently, eSIMka was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vlex eSIM on October 31, 2026.

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