SimplySIM vs e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplySIM
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Travel eSIM in under 60 seconds. No SIM swap, no airport queue, no roaming bill. SimplySIM gives you mobile data the moment you land. Pick a country, choose a plan, install your eSIM in minutes, and stay connected wherever you go. WHY SIMPLYSIM • 180+ countries supported, with local 4G/5G networks • Plans from 7 days, with one-tap top-ups when you need more • Install via QR code or a single tap, ready before you board • No physical SIM, no contracts, no surprise charges • A home-screen widget shows your remaining data on a live dial, pick which eSIM to track, see usage at a glance, and get notified before you run out WHAT'S INSIDE • Real-time data usage updates • Built-in install guides for every iPhone and iPad model • One-tap top-ups when your plan is running low • Order history, plan management, and instant QR retrieval • Sign in with Apple or use email • Apple Pay and card payments, secured by Stripe GREAT FOR • Holidays, business travel, and digital nomads • Road trips, and multi-country itineraries • Anyone tired of paying their carrier's roaming fees • Frequent flyers who want connectivity sorted before take-off PRIVACY & SUPPORT Your eSIMs are stored in your iPhone's secure element, the same place your credit cards live. We never sell your data. Logins are encrypted; payments are handled by Stripe and Apple Pay. If you get stuck, our support team is at simplysim.co.uk/support
e
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Travel eSIMs for 150+ countries and regions. Instant activation. Transparent pricing. No contracts, no roaming bill, no SIM swap. e-eSIM delivers premium 4G, LTE and 5G data on trusted local networks — wherever you land. Stay online, always Even when your data allowance runs out, you stay connected — just at a slower speed, never fully offline. Features - Delivery in seconds, with a one-tap install link and QR code - Plans for every trip: Daily Surf, Trip Surf, and All You Can Surf - Premium 4G, LTE and 5G on trusted local networks - Works on all eSIM-compatible iPhones and iPads - Live usage dashboard — data and days remaining, updated in almost real time - Widgets for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro, plus an Apple Watch app - Pay your way — Apple Pay, cards and 20+ more, in 50+ currencies - Esaia.AI, your built-in assistant, here to help anytime How it works 1. Pick your destination 2. Buy and install 3. Turn on data roaming You're online before you land. e-eSIM for travelers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplySIM at daily against e's every 5 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.
SimplySIM ships an update daily, e every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplySIM | e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SimplySIM Solutions Ltd | Ibipoint ltd |
In-app purchases
SimplySIM
No in-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases





