Embarko vs eSIM Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Embarko
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Planeje sua viagem de forma simples com o Embarko. Chega de abrir mil abas. Encontre passeios, shows, ingressos, eSIM e agora também seguro viagem em um só lugar. Descubra o que fazer em qualquer destino, compare opções e monte seu roteiro do seu jeito. • Descubra o que fazer no seu destino Encontre passeios, shows e atividades pelo mundo • Organize tudo em um só lugar Salve favoritos e planeje sua viagem sem complicação • Monte seu roteiro automaticamente Escolha os dias e veja sugestões organizadas pra você • Fique conectado fora do Brasil Veja opções de eSIM internacional direto no app • Viaje com mais segurança Busque e compare opções de seguro viagem para qualquer destino Menos busca, mais viagem.
eSIM Genius
Easily purchase and activate prepaid data eSIMs for over 200 destinations worldwide. Avoid roaming charges and stay connected upon arrival with a simple QR code scan. Track data usage and get personalized plan recommendations.
- Prepaid data eSIMs for 200+ destinations
- QR code activation
- Per-day pricing
- Secure card payments
- Data usage tracking
- In-app advisor for plan selection
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Skip roaming fees and SIM swaps. eSIM Genius sells prepaid data eSIMs for 187 countries — buy a plan, scan the QR code, and your phone connects the moment you land. • Browse plans for the country you're travelling to, or pick a regional eSIM: Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, or Global (one eSIM, 101 countries). • Plans from $1. Validities from 3 to 180 days. Unlimited plans for many destinations. • Pay by card or Apple Pay — your QR arrives by email and in the app within seconds. On iPhone, install with one tap. • Track data usage and validity in the app, and top up the same eSIM in seconds. No new QR code. • Ask Roger, the in-app eSIM advisor, which plan fits your trip. • Earn 5% Genius Cash on every purchase and spend it on your next eSIM or top-up. Refer a friend: they get 10% off, you get 15% back (up to $15). • Global Monthly subscription: one eSIM for 101 countries, fresh data every month, Light or Unlimited tier. Cancel anytime. • App in 34 languages, prices in 19 currencies. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot (4.8/5). Good to know: • Full refund if the eSIM doesn't activate. • Works on iPhone XS and later and most modern eSIM phones. • Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in a country the plan covers — not at purchase. Already in a covered country? Keep the eSIM line off until you travel. • Hotspot allowed. Plans are data-only (no calls or SMS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Embarko at every 4 days against eSIM Genius's every 8 days. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Embarko ships an update every 4 days, eSIM Genius every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Embarko | eSIM Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diogo Avilar | Jonathan Dion |
In-app purchases
Embarko
No in-app purchases
eSIM Genius
No in-app purchases
