Comparison

ESIMStore vs BackpackLink

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

Head to head
About

ESIMStore

Features
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eSIM Store – Your Global Data Connection, Instantly Say goodbye to physical SIM cards, expensive roaming fees, and the hassle of finding a local SIM when you arrive. With eSIM Store, you can purchase and activate affordable eSIM data plans for over 190 countries and regions in just a few taps. Stay connected the moment you land, avoid unexpected roaming costs, and enjoy reliable mobile data wherever your travels take you. Fast activation, transparent pricing, and global coverage, all from your phone. Travel smarter. Connect instantly.

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

ESIMStore3 screens
BackpackLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

ESIMStore and BackpackLink 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
ESIMStore versus BackpackLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESIMStoreBackpackLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkin EkiciDidarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

ESIMStore

No in-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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