Uplin eSIM vs Simvela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uplin eSIM
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Uplin eSIM makes travel connectivity simple. Buy and manage digital eSIM data plans for countries, regions, and global travel directly from your phone. Search your destination, compare available data packages, complete secure checkout, and access your eSIM installation details in one place. Once your eSIM is ready, you can view your QR code, installation instructions, and supported setup options from the app. With Uplin eSIM, you can: Browse country, regional, and global eSIM plans Search destinations by country, region, or city Compare standard and unlimited packages where available Buy eSIM plans securely View your active and expired eSIMs Access installation details and QR codes Top up supported existing eSIMs Review your order history Manage your account and profile Whether you are travelling for holidays, business, study, or pilgrimage, Uplin helps you stay connected without needing a physical SIM card. Availability, data packages, network support, and top-up eligibility may vary by destination and selected plan.
Simvela
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Simvela is a travel eSIM app. Buy a data plan for the country you are going to, install it in a couple of minutes, and be online the moment you land - no physical SIM, no roaming bill, no queue at the airport. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination 2. Pick a plan that fits your trip 3. Pay in the app and get your QR code 4. Scan it in your iPhone settings 5. Land, and you are already connected WHY SIMVELA - Plans by the day or by the month, so you pay only for the days you travel - The price you see before you buy is the price you pay - Keep your own number active for calls and messages - Check how much data is left at any moment - Add another plan to an eSIM you already installed, instead of installing a new one - Works on any eSIM-capable iPhone SUPPORT IN YOUR LANGUAGE Questions do not wait for office hours. The built-in AI assistant answers instantly, day or night, and replies in the language you write in. The app itself is available in 14 languages. BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone needs to support eSIM and must not be carrier-locked. A plan starts working when you arrive in the country it covers - until then your phone shows "No service", which is normal. Questions? Write to abishovazar@gmail.com and we will reply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simvela at every 3 days against Uplin eSIM's every 3 weeks. Uplin eSIM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Uplin eSIM ships an update every 3 weeks, Simvela every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Uplin eSIM | Simvela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uplin Ltd | AZAR ABISHOV |
In-app purchases
Uplin eSIM
No in-app purchases
Simvela
No in-app purchases
