Comparison

CheapereSIM vs e

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

Head to head
About

CheapereSIM

Features
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CheapereSIM is the fastest way to get mobile data the moment you land. Browse eSIM plans for 200+ countries, buy in seconds, and install in one tap - no SIM card, no airport queue, no roaming bill surprises. WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE CHEAPERESIM • Instant delivery. Your eSIM is provisioned in 10–30 seconds after checkout. • One-tap install on iPhone. Tap "Install eSIM" and iOS opens the setup flow with your plan pre-filled. • Transparent pricing. See the exact GB, days, and cost before you buy — no hidden fees, no contracts. • Keep your home number. eSIM sits alongside your primary SIM for calls and iMessage. • Global eSIM option. One plan that works across 100+ countries — perfect for multi-country trips. 200+ DESTINATIONS From Japan to Spain, Mexico to Thailand, Kenya to Iceland — if there's cellular data there, there's a CheapereSIM plan for it. Search by country, filter by data size, duration, or price. TRACK YOUR DATA IN REAL TIME Every eSIM shows live remaining data, days left, and a usage ring. Pull to refresh for an instant sync with the network. When you're running low, top up from the same screen. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU TRAVEL • Short trips: 1 GB / 7 days plans start from a few dollars. • Digital nomads: 20 GB and unlimited plans for weeks away. • Business travel: expense-friendly receipts emailed after every purchase. • Cruises and road trips: pick a regional plan that follows you between countries. WORKS WITH eSIM-compatible iPhone XS and later and iPad with cellular. Check compatibility from the in-app menu. PRIVACY FIRST No ads, no trackers that sell your data. Anonymous crash and usage analytics only. Your payment details never touch our servers — checkout runs inside your app's WebView and is handled by Paddle. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse destinations and pick a plan that matches your trip. 2. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. 3. Pay securely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card — checkout happens in-app. 4. Your eSIM arrives in seconds. Tap "Install eSIM" and follow the iOS setup prompts. 5. Land, enable data roaming on the new line — you're online. SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Email support@cheaperesim.com or tap Help in the app. We reply fast, in your time zone. Start your trip connected. Download CheapereSIM and get data anywhere you go.

About

e

Features
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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.

Screenshots

CheapereSIM4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

CheapereSIM and e 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
CheapereSIM versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheapereSIMe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKAKHA GIORGASHVILIIbipoint ltd

In-app purchases

None

CheapereSIM

No in-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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