Comparison

Flylo vs Simvela

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

Simvela

Features
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Simvela is a travel eSIM app. Buy a data plan for the country you are going to, install it in a couple of minutes, and be online the moment you land - no physical SIM, no roaming bill, no queue at the airport. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination 2. Pick a plan that fits your trip 3. Pay in the app and get your QR code 4. Scan it in your iPhone settings 5. Land, and you are already connected WHY SIMVELA - Plans by the day or by the month, so you pay only for the days you travel - The price you see before you buy is the price you pay - Keep your own number active for calls and messages - Check how much data is left at any moment - Add another plan to an eSIM you already installed, instead of installing a new one - Works on any eSIM-capable iPhone SUPPORT IN YOUR LANGUAGE Questions do not wait for office hours. The built-in AI assistant answers instantly, day or night, and replies in the language you write in. The app itself is available in 14 languages. BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone needs to support eSIM and must not be carrier-locked. A plan starts working when you arrive in the country it covers - until then your phone shows "No service", which is normal. Questions? Write to abishovazar@gmail.com and we will reply.

Screenshots

Flylo4 screens
Simvela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simvela at every 3 days against Flylo's weekly. Flylo's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flylo ships an update weekly, Simvela every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Flylo versus Simvela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyloSimvela
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlylo LtdAZAR ABISHOV

In-app purchases

None

Flylo

No in-app purchases

None

Simvela

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flylo free?
Flylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simvela free?
Simvela is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flylo or Simvela have ads?
Neither Flylo nor Simvela shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flylo or Simvela?
Flylo ships an update weekly, and Simvela every 3 days. Most recently, Flylo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simvela on October 24, 2026.

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