Comparison

Simrah vs Air eSIM

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

Head to head
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.

About

Air eSIM

Features
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Air eSIM - Travel eSIM for 200+ Countries Say goodbye to expensive roaming charges and airport SIM card queues. Air eSIM gets you connected in over 200 countries instantly - no physical SIM, no contracts, no surprises on your bill. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination 2. Pick a data plan 3. Pay securely via card 4. Scan your QR code and activate - done in under 2 minutes WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE AIR eSIM Instant Delivery - Your eSIM QR code arrives in under 30 seconds. Activate before you board, connect the moment you land. Best Price Guaranteed - Daily plans from $0.50/day. No hidden fees, no bill shock. Use code GLOBAL20 for 20% off your first order. 200+ Countries Covered - Local, regional, and global plans. One eSIM can cover an entire multi-country trip. 5G and 4G LTE Speeds - Ultra-fast data on premium local networks. Stream, navigate, and video call without throttling. 24/7 Live Chat Support - Real humans available via live chat and WhatsApp whenever you need help - before, during, or after your trip. Secure Checkout - Payments processed by Stripe. Your data is never sold or shared. FLEXIBLE PLANS FOR EVERY TRIP Choose from daily plans (pay per day you use it) or total data bundles (fixed GB for the duration of your trip). Plans range from 1 day to 30 days, with data options from 500 MB to unlimited. YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR ORDERS Create an account to manage all your eSIMs in one place. View your active eSIMs, check data usage, access QR codes anytime, and reorder your favourite plans with one tap. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL eSIM-ENABLED DEVICES Works with iPhone XS and later, all iPad Pro models (2018+), and most modern devices. Not sure if your device is compatible? Check in-app before you buy. Use code GLOBAL20 for 20% off your first eSIM plan.

Screenshots

Simrah4 screens
Air eSIM3 screens

Verdict

The call

Simrah and Air eSIM 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
Simrah versus Air eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimrahAir eSIM
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimrahAir eSIM LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simrah

No in-app purchases

None

Air eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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