eSIMBITS vs Simrah
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSIMBITS
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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.
Simrah
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | eSIMBITS | Simrah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesus Ariel Garcia Martinez | Simrah |
In-app purchases
eSIMBITS
No in-app purchases
Simrah
No in-app purchases









