eSIMTools vs JZ eSIM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSIMTools
This utility app allows users to manage eSIM profiles on compatible devices. It provides tools for reading card information, inspecting installed profiles, and provisioning new profiles from activation codes to writable SIM modules.
- Read eUICC card information and EID
- View installed profiles and status
- Scan or manually enter eSIM activation codes
- Download carrier profiles
- Write profiles to eUICC/SIM modules
- Connect via USB CCID readers or Bluetooth modules
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eSIMTools is an eSIM-to-SIM toolkit for working with supported programmable eUICC and SIM modules. It helps developers, testers, integrators, and connectivity teams read card information, inspect installed profiles, and manage the path from an eSIM activation code to a writable SIM-style module. Use eSIMTools to read EID and eUICC details, view installed profiles, scan or manually enter eSIM activation codes, download carrier profiles, and write compatible profiles to supported eUICC cards. The app is designed for controlled eSIM provisioning workflows where visibility, repeatability, and clear reader status matter. Key capabilities: - Read eUICC card information and EID - View installed profiles and profile status - Scan QR activation codes or enter activation codes manually - Download carrier profiles through the LPA workflow - Write profiles to supported eUICC/SIM modules - Connect through compatible USB CCID readers - Connect to supported Bluetooth eSIM modules - Review storage and profile diagnostics before installation - Manage installed profiles from a clear profile console eSIMTools focuses on practical eSIM-to-SIM testing and provisioning. It is not a carrier service and does not provide mobile plans. Profile download and installation require a valid activation code, network access, and compatible reader or module hardware.
JZ eSIM
Manage your Jiuzhou CPE/eSIM devices with this app. Connect over Wi-Fi to check eSIM status, activate profiles, and upgrade device firmware. It simplifies device management for supported hardware.
- Connect to Jiuzhou CPE devices
- Check eSIM status
- Activate eSIM profiles
- Manage eSIM profiles
- Perform firmware upgrades
- View device and network status
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JZ eSIM is designed for Jiuzhou CPE/eSIM devices. The app helps users connect to a supported Jiuzhou CPE device over Wi-Fi, check the current eSIM status, activate an eSIM profile, manage available profiles, and perform local device firmware upgrades when supported by the device. Key features: - Detect supported Jiuzhou CPE devices on the local Wi-Fi network - Check eSIM activation and profile status - Scan or enter an eSIM activation code - Activate, switch, or delete eSIM profiles - View device and mobile network status - Upload a local firmware package and start device upgrade JZ eSIM works with supported Jiuzhou CPE/eSIM hardware. Some features require the phone to be connected to the device Wi-Fi network and may require camera, local network, and location permissions for QR scanning, device discovery, and Wi-Fi detection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eSIMTools at every 4 days against JZ eSIM's monthly. JZ eSIM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eSIMTools against 5.0 for JZ eSIM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, JZ eSIM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIMTools | JZ eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mocbase LLC | Shenzhen Jiuzhou |
Customer experience
eSIMTools
JZ eSIM
In-app purchases
eSIMTools
No in-app purchases
JZ eSIM
No in-app purchases









