Comparison

EchoRoam vs BackpackLink

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

Head to head
About

EchoRoam

Features
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Stay connected everywhere you roam with EchoRoam eSIMs. Find the cheapest data solutions and travel eSIMs for over 190 destinations. How does it work? When you travel overseas, hefty roaming charges can apply. To mitigate this, you can install an eSIM on many supported devices. eSIMs can be used alongside other eSIMs or even normal physical SIMs and provide data through local providers at incredibly affordable rates. What Apple devices are supported? The iPhone XS, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 series, and SE (2nd/3rd gen) are all supported. Note: If the device was purchased in Mainland China, only the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17e support eSIM functionality.

About

BackpackLink

Features
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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

EchoRoam4 screens
BackpackLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against EchoRoam's 16.0. 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

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 · 5 level
EchoRoam versus BackpackLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoRoamBackpackLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEchoRoamDidarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

EchoRoam

No in-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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