HaramSim vs ArriveSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HaramSim
Provides instant 5G data in Saudi Arabia for travelers, especially during Umrah and Hajj. Offers easy eSIM setup, AI-powered plan recommendations, and coverage maps. A portion of proceeds supports humanitarian relief.
- Instant 5G data in Saudi Arabia
- Easy eSIM setup and activation
- AI-powered plan recommendations
- Interactive coverage heatmap
- Hotspot sharing
- Donation to humanitarian relief
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Stay connected in the Holy Cities. Haramsim gives you instant 5G data in Saudi Arabia — powered by STC, the Kingdom's largest network — so you can focus on your ibadah, not your signal. GET CONNECTED IN MINUTES Purchase your eSIM plan, scan the QR code, and you're online. No shops, no queues, no physical SIM cards. Activate before you fly and connect automatically when you land. BUILT FOR PILGRIMS Every feature is designed around Umrah and Hajj: • Full 5G coverage inside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi • AI-powered plan recommendations based on your trip dates and usage • Interactive coverage heatmap of Makkah, Madinah, and all of KSA • Pre-trip checklist to make sure you're prepared • Step-by-step eSIM installation guide THREE SIMPLE PLANS • Starter — 5GB / 30 Days / £9.99 • Explorer — 10GB / 30 Days / £16.99 • Pilgrim — 20GB / 30 Days / £24.99 All plans include hotspot sharing, so your whole group can stay connected. GIVING BACK £1 from every eSIM sold is donated to humanitarian relief in Palestine. Your connectivity supports a cause. PREMIUM SUPPORT UK-based customer support team available via email at support@haramsim.com. We understand your journey because we built this for our community. STC 5G NETWORK We partner exclusively with STC (Saudi Telecom Company) to deliver the fastest, most reliable coverage across the Kingdom — including dedicated infrastructure inside the Haramain.
ArriveSim
Get affordable mobile data in over 190 countries with this app. Purchase an eSIM in seconds without needing a physical SIM card, avoiding expensive roaming charges and contracts. Stay connected instantly upon arrival.
- Instant eSIM activation
- Data for 190+ countries
- Transparent prepaid pricing
- Top up and manage eSIMs
- Keep primary number
- Secure payment
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ArriveSim is the easy way to stay online while you travel. Buy an eSIM in seconds and get affordable mobile data in 190+ countries — no physical SIM card, no expensive roaming, no contracts. WHY ARRIVESIM • Instant eSIM — activate in minutes, right from your phone • 190+ countries and regions covered • Transparent prepaid pricing — pay only for the data you need • Top up anytime, manage all your eSIMs in one place • Keep your primary number while you travel HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination 2. Pay securely 3. Install the eSIM and connect on arrival Travel light, land connected. Download ArriveSim before your next trip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ArriveSim at free against HaramSim's free with in-app purchases. ArriveSim also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HaramSim against 5.0 for ArriveSim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
HaramSim ships an update every 3 weeks, ArriveSim weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HaramSim | ArriveSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Haramsim LTD | Konstantin Shvarts |
In-app purchases
HaramSim
No in-app purchases
ArriveSim
No in-app purchases
