Comparison

KeepSim vs eSIM Ahora!

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

Head to head
About

KeepSim

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KeepSim helps you keep every important SIM, eSIM, and virtual phone number alive — a local-first tracker for numbers you can't afford to lose. Some numbers matter long after you stop using them daily — a 2FA SIM, a prepaid travel line, a backup work number, a virtual line you can't lose. Miss the keep-alive window once and reactivation becomes a multi-step headache. KeepSim puts every number in one panel so you see what needs attention before it's gone. HOW KEEPSIM HELPS YOU KEEP EVERY SIM ALIVE > One-tap actions you set up once Pre-configure SMS, call, or web actions per number. When a renewal window opens, launch from detail or a widget — iOS confirms before anything sends. > Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets, every size Home Screen small / medium / large, plus Lock Screen rectangular / circular / inline. Top-N at-risk numbers visible at a glance; tap to jump straight to that number — no "open the app first" step. Widgets refresh after every keep-alive. > The app icon itself changes (Pro) 5 dynamic app icon styles (Poker, Calendar, Solari, LCD, Classic SIM). The KeepSim icon on your Home Screen — not a widget — shows days left for your most urgent number. Glance and you know whether to act. > Mark a keep-alive complete in one tap After the SMS sends or the call ends, mark it done. KeepSim recalculates the next due date and refreshes widgets and app icon. > Masked display across every surface Numbers display partially masked across the list, detail, and widgets. Check status in public without exposing the full number. > Local-first, no number reselling, no auto-messaging Your data lives on your device, or in your own private iCloud account if you enable Pro sync. Every communication action goes through iOS so you confirm before sending. KeepSim never auto-sends SMS or auto-dials. BUILT FOR MULTI-NUMBER USERS • Track every SIM, eSIM, prepaid line, and virtual number in one panel • Set keep-alive cycles, due dates, and reminder timing • Sort by risk — the most urgent number is always on top • Interface in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more; light and dark mode WHAT YOU GET FREE Download and use, no sign-up, no contact list access: • Up to 2 numbers • Default Kairo SIM Objects theme (light / dark / Dynamic Type) • Reminder 3 days before due • 1 basic action per number (SMS / call / web) • All Home Screen + Lock Screen widget sizes • Masked display and local storage KEEPSIM PRO — ONE-TIME UNLOCK If you manage more than a couple of numbers, Pro covers the real workload: • Unlimited numbers — track as many as you carry • Multi-stage reminders — 7 days, 3 days, and 1 day before due • All themes — Mission Timer Cards, Aero Operations Ledger, Telecom Command Console, and more, syncing across app and widgets • 5 dynamic app icons — Poker, Calendar, Solari, LCD, Classic SIM. The KeepSim icon shows days left for your most urgent number, refreshing after each keep-alive • iCloud sync — keep your numbers consistent across iPhones and iPads via your own iCloud; KeepSim's servers never see your data One-time purchase. Restore Purchases works on new devices. No subscription, no auto-renewal. WHAT KEEPSIM DOESN'T DO Clear boundaries, no surprises: • We don't sell or trade phone numbers • We don't provide carrier service or manage your carrier account • We don't auto-send SMS or auto-dial — every action requires your confirmation through iOS • We don't upload your numbers to our servers; data lives on your device or your private iCloud • We don't track you, we don't include ad SDKs, we don't read your contacts WHO KEEPSIM IS FOR • Students abroad and people working across borders • People holding on to a home-country SIM, a travel eSIM, or a prepaid line they can't afford to lose • Multi-line workers juggling work, backup, and virtual numbers • Anyone with a 2FA-only number that must stay alive Keep every number alive before it slips off your radar.

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eSIM Ahora!

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eSIM Ahora gives you mobile data abroad without a physical SIM or a surprise roaming bill. Pick a destination, buy a plan, and the eSIM installs straight onto your iPhone — usually in under a minute. WHY ESIM AHORA • No physical SIM — install digitally and keep your home number active. • No roaming bills — you see a fixed price before you pay. • Ready before you land — buy and install in advance, activate on arrival. • 190+ countries, from single destinations to regional packs. • 10% back on your first eSIM, credited to your wallet once it activates. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse plans by country or region — no account needed to look. 2. Choose the data and validity that fit your trip. 3. Pay securely; your eSIM arrives in the app, usually within seconds. 4. Tap Install — iOS adds the cellular plan for you. WHILE YOU TRAVEL • Top up an eSIM without reinstalling it. • Turn on auto top-up and your plan renews itself before the data runs out. • Track what's left, and how long it lasts, at a glance. BUILT FOR TRAVELERS • Clear pricing with no hidden fees. • Spanish factura with NIF and VAT breakdown, emailed on request. • Wallet balance, promo codes and a referral program. • Bought through our Telegram bot before? Connect it and your eSIMs appear here. • In-app support whenever you need a hand. Travel connected — no shop, no SIM swap, no contract.

Screenshots

KeepSim4 screens
eSIM Ahora!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eSIM Ahora! at none against KeepSim's 1. eSIM Ahora! also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. KeepSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eSIM Ahora! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeepSim ships an update every 3 weeks, eSIM Ahora! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
KeepSim versus eSIM Ahora!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepSimeSIM Ahora!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洋 闵Timur Akhtyamov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KeepSim

One-time1
  • KeepSim Pro$4.99
None

eSIM Ahora!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeepSim free?
KeepSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSIM Ahora! free?
eSIM Ahora! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeepSim or eSIM Ahora! have ads?
Neither KeepSim nor eSIM Ahora! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeepSim or eSIM Ahora!?
KeepSim ships an update every 3 weeks, and eSIM Ahora! every 2 weeks. Most recently, KeepSim was updated on October 7, 2026 and eSIM Ahora! on September 30, 2026.

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