Comparison

Flylo vs GulfData.io

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

Head to head
About

Flylo

This app provides seamless travel data connectivity across 190+ countries using eSIM technology. Avoid SIM swaps and roaming charges by purchasing plans directly through the app and getting online instantly upon arrival.

Highlights
  • eSIM for 190+ countries
  • Unlimited data plans
  • 2-minute setup
  • Apple Pay checkout
  • Keep your normal SIM
  • Pay-as-you-go options
Features
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Travel light. Stay connected. Flylo is the eSIM that just works. Pick a country, tap Apple Pay, and you're online the moment your plane lands — no SIM swaps, no airport queues, no roaming bill surprises. ---------- WHY FLYLO ---------- • 190+ countries — Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Oceania, the Middle East. One app, one account, one experience. • Unlimited data plans — From £3.90/day. No throttling, no fair-usage gotchas. Just data that works. • 5G + 4G everywhere supported — We connect to local premium networks, not bottom-tier roaming. • 2-minute setup — Tap to install. Your iPhone adds the eSIM automatically (no QR-code scanning). • Apple Pay checkout — One tap with Face ID. No forms, no card details to type. • Keep your normal SIM — Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM. Calls/texts go to your number; data switches to Flylo. Best of both. • Pay only for what you use — From 1-day passes to 30-day unlimited. Top up from inside the app. • Honest, transparent pricing — Same price you see in-app is what you pay. No mystery fees, no auto-renewals. ---------- HOW IT WORKS ---------- 1. Pick your destination — 190+ countries and 7 regional bundles (Europe, Asia, Latin America, etc.). 2. Choose a plan — Unlimited or capped. From 1 day to 30 days. 3. Pay with Apple Pay — One tap. No card details to type. 4. Tap install — Your phone adds the eSIM in seconds. No QR scanning. 5. Land and you're online — Data switches on automatically. ---------- BUILT FOR TRAVELLERS ---------- We're a small team of travellers who got tired of $50 roaming bills and 2-hour SIM-card queues at airports. So we built Flylo: the eSIM app we wish existed. • Live customer support 7 days a week • Refund within 24 hours if it doesn't work • Earn 5% off by leaving us a review • Refer friends, both get £5 Compatible with iPhone XR or newer (and most iPhones from 2018+). ---------- SUPPORT ---------- Email: support@flylo.app Web: https://flylo.app Privacy policy: https://flylo.app/privacy Terms: https://flylo.app/terms

About

GulfData.io

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Flylo4 screens
GulfData.io3 screens

Verdict

The call

Flylo and GulfData.io are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flylo ships an update weekly, GulfData.io every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Flylo versus GulfData.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyloGulfData.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlylo LtdChris Carter

In-app purchases

None

Flylo

No in-app purchases

None

GulfData.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flylo free?
Flylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GulfData.io free?
GulfData.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flylo or GulfData.io have ads?
Neither Flylo nor GulfData.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flylo or GulfData.io?
Flylo ships an update weekly, and GulfData.io every 4 days. Most recently, Flylo was updated on October 31, 2026 and GulfData.io on October 31, 2026.

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