Air eSIM vs ElloSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air eSIM
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Air eSIM - Travel eSIM for 200+ Countries Say goodbye to expensive roaming charges and airport SIM card queues. Air eSIM gets you connected in over 200 countries instantly - no physical SIM, no contracts, no surprises on your bill. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination 2. Pick a data plan 3. Pay securely via card 4. Scan your QR code and activate - done in under 2 minutes WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE AIR eSIM Instant Delivery - Your eSIM QR code arrives in under 30 seconds. Activate before you board, connect the moment you land. Best Price Guaranteed - Daily plans from $0.50/day. No hidden fees, no bill shock. Use code GLOBAL20 for 20% off your first order. 200+ Countries Covered - Local, regional, and global plans. One eSIM can cover an entire multi-country trip. 5G and 4G LTE Speeds - Ultra-fast data on premium local networks. Stream, navigate, and video call without throttling. 24/7 Live Chat Support - Real humans available via live chat and WhatsApp whenever you need help - before, during, or after your trip. Secure Checkout - Payments processed by Stripe. Your data is never sold or shared. FLEXIBLE PLANS FOR EVERY TRIP Choose from daily plans (pay per day you use it) or total data bundles (fixed GB for the duration of your trip). Plans range from 1 day to 30 days, with data options from 500 MB to unlimited. YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR ORDERS Create an account to manage all your eSIMs in one place. View your active eSIMs, check data usage, access QR codes anytime, and reorder your favourite plans with one tap. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL eSIM-ENABLED DEVICES Works with iPhone XS and later, all iPad Pro models (2018+), and most modern devices. Not sure if your device is compatible? Check in-app before you buy. Use code GLOBAL20 for 20% off your first eSIM plan.
ElloSim
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Stay connected the moment you land. ElloSim gives you mobile data in 200+ countries without roaming charges, without hunting for a local SIM shop, and without swapping the SIM card that holds your normal number. Buy a plan, install it in seconds, and switch it on when you arrive. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination and the plan you need 2. Pay securely by card, Apple Pay or ElloCredit 3. Install your eSIM — one tap on iPhone, or scan the QR code 4. Turn it on when you land Your normal number stays active, so WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep working exactly as they do at home. EARN WHILE YOU TRAVEL - Cashback. Earn ElloCredit back on every eSIM you buy and spend it on your next trip. - Deposit bonus. Top up your ElloCredit wallet and get extra credit added on top. - Refer a friend. Share your link — when a friend makes their first purchase, you both earn ElloCredit. WHY TRAVELLERS CHOOSE ELLOSIM - No roaming bills. Know what you're paying before you travel, with plans from $1.99. - Nothing to collect or return. No airport counters, no pocket WiFi to charge every night and hand back on departure day. - No paperwork. Many countries require passport or ID registration for a local SIM. An eSIM skips that entirely. - Keep your number. Your physical SIM stays in place. Calls and texts to your usual number still arrive. - Share your connection. Plans support hotspot, so your laptop or a travelling companion can use it too. - Top up without reinstalling. Running low? Add more data to the same eSIM from My eSIMs. WHERE IT WORKS 200+ individual countries, plus 20 regional and global plans covering Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and multi-country travel. Popular destinations include Japan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. PLANS TO SUIT THE TRIP - Fixed data from 1 GB for a short city break up to 100 GB for a long stay or remote work. - Unlimited daily data plans for when you don't want to count gigabytes. - Europe and Global plans that include calls and SMS as well as data. - Durations from 1 day to 6 months. Pick what fits and pay once — no subscription, no auto-renewal, no surprise charges. MANAGE EVERYTHING IN THE APP - See all your eSIMs in one place with status and data remaining - View your QR codes and installation details - Top up an existing plan or buy it again - Check your ElloCredit balance, cashback and referral earnings - Access your order history and receipts BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone must be eSIM compatible and carrier unlocked. Most iPhone models from XR and XS onwards support eSIM. The app checks your device for you. Most plans are data only and do not include a local phone number — your existing number continues to handle calls and texts. Plans that include calls and SMS say so on the plan. SUPPORT Questions before or during your trip? Chat with us from Help & support in the app, or email support@ellosim.com — a person will answer. ElloSim is operated by EMAM MEDIA LTD, registered in England and Wales.
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Verdict
Air eSIM and ElloSim are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Air eSIM | ElloSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Air eSIM LLC | EMAM MEDIA LTD |
In-app purchases
Air eSIM
No in-app purchases
ElloSim
No in-app purchases








