Comparison

GetSimLess vs BackpackLink

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

Head to head
About

GetSimLess

Features
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Stay connected wherever you travel without physical SIM cards or expensive roaming fees. GetSimLess makes it easy to buy, install, and manage travel eSIM data plans for supported countries and regions worldwide. Browse destinations, compare plans, complete checkout securely, and access your eSIM details after purchase. WHY GETSIMLESS? - Instant Activation: Purchase an eSIM plan and get installation details quickly. - 150+ Destinations: Find local and regional data plans for popular travel destinations. - No Roaming Surprises: See plan prices clearly before you buy. - Easy Setup: Install your eSIM using the provided installation instructions. - Secure Payments: Pay by card, Apple Pay, or wallet balance where available. - eSIM Management: Track active plans, data usage, validity, and plan details in one place. - Travel Ready: Manage multiple eSIMs for different trips and destinations. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination. 2. Select a data plan. 3. Complete checkout securely. 4. Install your eSIM using the provided instructions. 5. Connect when you arrive at your destination. PERFECT FOR - Frequent travelers - Business trips - Vacations - Digital nomads - Students abroad NEED HELP? Our support team is available at support@getsimless.app. Download GetSimLess and stay connected while you travel.

About

BackpackLink

Features
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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

GetSimLess4 screens
BackpackLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BackpackLink at none against GetSimLess's shown. BackpackLink also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GetSimLess versus BackpackLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetSimLessBackpackLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNION COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY LIMITEDDidarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

GetSimLess

No in-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetSimLess free?
GetSimLess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackpackLink free?
BackpackLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GetSimLess or BackpackLink have ads?
GetSimLess shows ads; BackpackLink does not.

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