gosimless vs GulfData.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
gosimless
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Travel the world. Stay connected. Skip the roaming bills. gosimless gives you instant mobile data in 200+ countries — no physical SIM, no expensive roaming, no hunting for a local SIM when you land. Buy a plan in seconds, install it with a single tap, and you're online the moment you arrive. WHY gosimless • 200+ destinations — one app for wherever you travel • No roaming bill shock — see exactly what you'll pay, upfront • No physical SIM — keep your home number active alongside it • Instant install — add your eSIM in one tap (iOS 17.4+) or scan the QR code • Apple Pay — check out in seconds PLANS FOR EVERY TRIP • Single-country plans, from light data to unlimited • Regional & multi-country eSIMs that cover whole regions — see every country included before you buy • Flexible data and validity to match your trip length EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Track your remaining data and days at a glance • Real-time usage, so you're never caught off guard • Get notified before your data runs low or your plan expires • All your eSIMs — active and past — in one tidy wallet BUY MORE, FASTER • Add several eSIMs to your cart and check out together • Apply promo codes for instant savings • Secure sign-in with Face ID / Touch ID HOW IT WORKS Pick your destination and choose a data plan Pay securely with card or Apple Pay Install your eSIM in one tap — and connect the moment you land Whether it's a weekend city break or a months-long adventure, gosimless keeps you online without the roaming bill. Roaming? gosimless
GulfData.io
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Instant mobile data for the Gulf and 200+ destinations worldwide. Do physical SIM, no roaming bills, connected in under two minutes. ONE eSIM, THE WHOLE GULF Our plans work across all six GCC countries — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman — so you stay connected as you cross borders, without buying a new SIM at every stop. (Please note, local restrictions may apply) HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your destination and a data plan. 2. Pay securely and get your eSIM instantly. 3. Tap to install (iOS 17.4+) or scan the QR code so you're online the moment you land. WHY GULFDATA • Instant delivery — your eSIM arrives the moment you pay. • No roaming charges and no hidden fees. • Keep your number — your regular SIM stays put for calls and texts. • Capped or unlimited plans, with easy top-ups. • Track your data usage right in the app. Check your phone is eSIM-compatible first. Travel light and leave the roaming bills behind - data that crosses borders with you. GulfData is a trading name of Vector Retail Group Limited.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GulfData.io at 15.1 against gosimless's 26.0. 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.
| Parameter | gosimless | GulfData.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Dodds | Chris Carter |
In-app purchases
gosimless
No in-app purchases
GulfData.io
No in-app purchases









