eSIMTools vs Onscreen Translate
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.
Onscreen Translate
Instantly translate text from screenshots, photos, or your camera view. Overlay translations directly on the image, compare with the original, and easily copy or share the text. Offline translation is available after downloading language packs.
- Translate text in screenshots
- Translate text in photos
- Live camera translation
- Overlay translations on images
- Copy and share translated text
- Offline translation support
- Screenshot shortcut integration
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Translate text in screenshots, photos and your camera view. Read the translation on the image, compare it with the original, and copy or share the text. Add the screenshot shortcut and assign it to Back Tap or a supported Action Button. Video guides walk you through setup. Add the camera widget for quick access from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Text recognition and translation run on your iPhone. Apple may ask you to download language files before translating. Downloaded languages can be used offline. Background screenshot previews require iOS 26 or later; earlier supported versions open the app. Camera translation requires a supported iPhone. Language availability and translation quality depend on iOS. Small text, low light and movement can affect results. Try the free access shown in the app, then subscribe to keep translating. Monthly and annual plans include all translation features. Eligible new subscribers can try them free for seven days when offered by Apple. After the trial, your selected plan renews at the price shown before purchase unless canceled. Prices vary by region. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Privacy Policy: https://onscreentranslate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://onscreentranslate.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eSIMTools at none against Onscreen Translate's 2. eSIMTools also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). Onscreen Translate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Onscreen Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. eSIMTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eSIMTools against 5.0 for Onscreen Translate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, Onscreen Translate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIMTools | Onscreen Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mocbase LLC | OMAR FATTAHI |
Customer experience
eSIMTools
Onscreen Translate
In-app purchases
eSIMTools
No in-app purchases
Onscreen Translate
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Questions
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