Comparison

eSIMTools vs Onscreen Translate

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

Onscreen Translate

Translate text directly from screenshots, photos, and your camera view. View translations overlaid on the original image, compare them, and easily copy or share the text. Offers quick access via shortcuts and widgets for seamless translation.

Highlights
  • Translate text in screenshots and photos
  • Live camera translation
  • Overlay translations on original images
  • Copy and share translated text
  • Screenshot shortcut integration
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen camera widget
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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 runs on your iPhone. Some translations send recognized text through our Cloudflare service to Google Gemini. Screenshots and camera frames stay on your device unless you choose to share them. Online translations use request limits to keep the service available. Paid subscriptions and subscriptions redeemed with offer codes use the same limits. Apple translation is available when the required languages are installed, including when an online request is unavailable. Apple may ask you to download language files before translating. Downloaded Apple 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 your device and the translation service. 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/

Screenshots

eSIMTools4 screens
Onscreen Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eSIMTools versus Onscreen Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSIMToolsOnscreen Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMocbase LLCOMAR FATTAHI

Customer experience

eSIMTools

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

Onscreen Translate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

eSIMTools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Onscreen Translate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is eSIMTools free?
eSIMTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onscreen Translate free?
Onscreen Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eSIMTools or Onscreen Translate?
eSIMTools and Onscreen Translate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do eSIMTools or Onscreen Translate have ads?
Neither eSIMTools nor Onscreen Translate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSIMTools or Onscreen Translate?
eSIMTools ships an update every 4 days, and Onscreen Translate every 4 days. Most recently, eSIMTools was updated on October 31, 2026 and Onscreen Translate on October 31, 2026.

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