Comparison

CheapereSIM vs BackpackLink

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

BackpackLink

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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

CheapereSIM4 screens
BackpackLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against CheapereSIM's 15.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
CheapereSIM versus BackpackLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheapereSIMBackpackLink
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAKHA GIORGASHVILIDidarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

CheapereSIM

No in-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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