Comparison

eSIMBITS vs Simrah

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

Head to head
About

eSIMBITS

Features
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eSIMBITS helps travelers stay connected with international eSIM data plans. Browse destinations, compare available mobile data packages, purchase a plan, and access your eSIM details directly from your account. The app is designed for travelers who need simple and reliable mobile data access while visiting other countries. With eSIMBITS, you can manage your account, check available plans, review your purchased eSIM information, and follow setup instructions to activate your mobile data service. The app also includes 24/7 multilingual chat support, available from Profile > Chat Support. Both signed-in and non-signed-in users can contact support for help with destinations, plans, account access, and eSIM setup.

About

Simrah

Features
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Simrah — the #1 eSIM for your Umrah journey. Stay connected in Makkah, Madinah and across Saudi Arabia from the moment you land. No more searching for SIM cards at the airport. No more roaming charges. No more buffering when you want to share that view of the Kaaba with your family. WHY PILGRIMS CHOOSE SIMRAH • Instant activation — install before your flight, your plan starts when you arrive • No VPN required — WhatsApp calling, Instagram, TikTok and more, all unblocked out of the box • Keep your number — your eSIM works alongside your physical SIM, your regular number stays active • Local networks — connected to STC and Mobily for reliable coverage at the holy sites • Pay in your own currency • 24/7 support in your own language • 1 GB free trial — try it before you commit HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and choose your plan 2. Pay securely with Apple Pay, Card, iDEAL, Bancontact or PayPal 3. Install your eSIM with one tap — your phone does the rest 4. Land in Saudi Arabia and you are online instantly NO QUEUES. NO SIM SWAP. NO HASSLE. Forget standing in line at Jeddah airport. Forget swapping your physical SIM and losing your WhatsApp. Forget paying €15 per MB to your home carrier. With Simrah you arrive, unlock your phone, and everything just works. DESIGNED FOR THE UMRAH JOURNEY Simrah is built specifically for pilgrims travelling to Makkah and Madinah. Our plans cover the durations that matter — short Umrah trips, longer stays, family groups — at prices that respect a religious traveller's budget. We've handled hundreds of pilgrims and we know what matters: data that works, support when you need it, and peace of mind so you can focus on your ibadah. KEEP TRACK FROM ONE PLACE Manage all your eSIMs in the app. See your remaining data at a glance. Top up with one tap when you need more. Share a free 1 GB plan with friends and family heading on Umrah. SECURE & TRUSTED Hundreds of pilgrims trust Simrah for their journey. Your payment is processed by Stripe, the same payment platform used by Apple, Amazon and Booking.com. Your data is encrypted. Your details never leave our secure servers. Have questions? Tap the chat icon in the app — we reply within minutes during opening hours, on WhatsApp or in-app chat. We are here to help. Download Simrah and stay connected throughout your Umrah, in shaa Allah.

Screenshots

eSIMBITS4 screens
Simrah4 screens

Verdict

The call

eSIMBITS and Simrah 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
eSIMBITS versus Simrah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIMBITSSimrah
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesus Ariel Garcia MartinezSimrah

In-app purchases

None

eSIMBITS

No in-app purchases

None

Simrah

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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