Comparison

eSIMTools vs SimPulse

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

SimPulse

Features
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Sim Pulse helps you manage multiple SIM cards in one place — from CCTV and IoT SIMs to backup numbers, travel SIMs, and personal lines. Save each SIM’s phone number, carrier, label, location, package, cost, notes, and expiry date. The dashboard gives you a clear overview of active, expiring, and expired SIMs, with reminders so you can top up or renew before losing service. Key features: - Manage multiple SIM cards with carrier, label, location, package, cost, and notes - Dashboard for active, expiring, and expired SIMs - Local expiry and billing reminders - Monthly and yearly cost tracking - On-device OCR scanner for SIM images and gallery photos - Guest mode with local storage - Google Sign-In with Firebase/Firestore sync - Light and dark theme support - Premium unlocks unlimited SIMs and removes ads Built for anyone who keeps track of more than one SIM — families, small teams, field devices, CCTV setups, backup phones, and multi-SIM users. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

eSIMTools4 screens
SimPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eSIMTools at none against SimPulse's 2. eSIMTools also leads on ads (none vs shown). SimPulse's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. SimPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. eSIMTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, SimPulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eSIMTools versus SimPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIMToolsSimPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMocbase LLCSurachet Chutpimai

In-app purchases

None

eSIMTools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SimPulse

Subscriptions2
  • Sim Pulse Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Sim Pulse Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is eSIMTools free?
eSIMTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimPulse free?
SimPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eSIMTools or SimPulse have ads?
SimPulse shows ads; eSIMTools does not.
Which is updated more often, eSIMTools or SimPulse?
eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, and SimPulse every 6 days. Most recently, eSIMTools was updated on October 10, 2026 and SimPulse on October 24, 2026.

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