Comparison

TapSim vs eSIMBLACK

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

Head to head
About

TapSim

Features
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TapSim: Travel eSIM & prepaid data plans with instant setup in supported countries. Buy data plans for local, regional, or global travel and get online without a physical SIM. Key features - Prepaid data plans (no contracts) - Install before you fly or after you land - Keep your physical SIM active for calls and texts - Coverage in 150+ countries and regions (availability varies by plan) - Data-only eSIM plans for travelers, nomads, and multi-country trips - Regional bundles including Balkan options - Multi-country plans for cross-border driving How it works 1. Open TapSim and choose a plan 2. Install the eSIM using the in-app instructions 3. Activate and connect (speed depends on local network coverage) Supported devices: Works with most eSIM-compatible phones (including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel).

About

eSIMBLACK

Features
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eSIMBLACK helps travelers stay connected with international eSIM data plans. Browse destinations, compare available mobile data packages, purchase a plan, and access your eSIM details directly from your account. The app is designed for travelers who need simple and reliable mobile data access while visiting other countries. With eSIMBLACK, you can manage your account, check available plans, review your purchased eSIM information, and follow setup instructions to activate your mobile data service. The app also includes 24/7 multilingual chat support, available from Profile > Chat Support. Both signed-in and non-signed-in users can contact support for help with destinations, plans, account access, and eSIM setup.

Screenshots

TapSim4 screens
eSIMBLACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

TapSim and eSIMBLACK are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TapSim versus eSIMBLACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapSimeSIMBLACK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIDL GROUP LLPJesus Ariel Garcia Martinez

In-app purchases

None

TapSim

No in-app purchases

None

eSIMBLACK

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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