Comparison

eSIM Compare vs eSIMpass

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

Head to head
About

eSIM Compare

Features
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eSIM Compare helps travelers compare eSIM plans from multiple providers. Browse plans by coverage area, data amount, duration, and price. The app is designed as a comparison tool, not as an eSIM provider or reseller. Features: - Trip Planner calculates required data and native recommendations - Native plan details with price/day, price/GB, network, tethering, and APN - Save shortlisted plans on-device - Compare up to 3 plans side by side - Filter by duration, data amount, price, and unlimited data - Sort by cheapest price or best value - Open provider plan pages for purchase details - View the last updated time for plan data Prices and availability can change. Please confirm final terms on the provider website before purchase. Know an eSIM provider or service we should include? Please contact us at sugisanssune@yahoo.co.jp.

About

eSIMpass

Features
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Stay connected the moment you land. eSIMpass gives you a prepaid travel eSIM for 200+ countries and regions. Buy before you go, install in seconds, and skip expensive roaming and airport SIM queues. An eSIM is a digital SIM already built into your iPhone. There is nothing to ship and no plastic card to swap. Buy a data plan, install it once, and you are online as soon as you reach your destination. WHY eSIMPASS - 200+ countries and regional plans, one app for every trip - Instant delivery, your eSIM is ready right after purchase - Keep your number, your home line stays active for calls and texts - No roaming bills, pay a fixed price up front - Transparent pricing, see the exact plan and price before you buy - Pay with card, Apple Pay, PayPal and more MANAGE EVERYTHING IN THE APP - My eSIMs, all your eSIMs in one place - Live data usage in real time - One-tap install straight into iOS eSIM settings, plus QR and manual details saved offline so you can set up even with no signal - Order history and receipts - Notifications when your eSIM is ready and when data runs low HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your destination and a data plan 2. Pay securely 3. Open My eSIMs and tap install 4. Turn on the eSIM when you arrive and you are connected COMPATIBILITY Works on eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhones (iPhone XS/XR and later). Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Buy once, install in seconds, and land connected.

Screenshots

eSIM Compare4 screens
eSIMpass4 screens

Verdict

The call

eSIM Compare and eSIMpass 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
eSIM Compare versus eSIMpass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIM CompareeSIMpass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopershinriyoCare To Beauty

In-app purchases

None

eSIM Compare

No in-app purchases

None

eSIMpass

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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