Comparison

eSIMTools vs JZ eSIM

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

eSIMTools4 screens
JZ eSIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, JZ eSIM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eSIMTools versus JZ eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIMToolsJZ eSIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMocbase LLCShenzhen Jiuzhou

Customer experience

eSIMTools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

JZ eSIM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eSIMTools

No in-app purchases

None

JZ eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSIMTools free?
eSIMTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JZ eSIM free?
JZ eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eSIMTools or JZ eSIM?
eSIMTools and JZ eSIM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do eSIMTools or JZ eSIM have ads?
Neither eSIMTools nor JZ eSIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSIMTools or JZ eSIM?
eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, and JZ eSIM monthly. Most recently, eSIMTools was updated on October 10, 2026 and JZ eSIM on October 5, 2026.

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