eSIM Genius vs eSIMsale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSIM Genius
Easily purchase and activate prepaid data eSIMs for over 200 destinations worldwide. Avoid roaming charges and stay connected upon arrival with a simple QR code scan. Track data usage and get personalized plan recommendations.
- Prepaid data eSIMs for 200+ destinations
- QR code activation
- Per-day pricing
- Secure card payments
- Data usage tracking
- In-app advisor for plan selection
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Skip roaming fees and SIM swaps. eSIM Genius sells prepaid data eSIMs for 187 countries — buy a plan, scan the QR code, and your phone connects the moment you land. • Browse plans for the country you're travelling to, or pick a regional eSIM: Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, or Global (one eSIM, 101 countries). • Plans from $1. Validities from 3 to 180 days. Unlimited plans for many destinations. • Pay by card or Apple Pay — your QR arrives by email and in the app within seconds. On iPhone, install with one tap. • Track data usage and validity in the app, and top up the same eSIM in seconds. No new QR code. • Ask Roger, the in-app eSIM advisor, which plan fits your trip. • Earn 5% Genius Cash on every purchase and spend it on your next eSIM or top-up. Refer a friend: they get 10% off, you get 15% back (up to $15). • Global Monthly subscription: one eSIM for 101 countries, fresh data every month, Light or Unlimited tier. Cancel anytime. • App in 34 languages, prices in 19 currencies. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot (4.8/5). Good to know: • Full refund if the eSIM doesn't activate. • Works on iPhone XS and later and most modern eSIM phones. • Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in a country the plan covers — not at purchase. Already in a covered country? Keep the eSIM line off until you travel. • Hotspot allowed. Plans are data-only (no calls or SMS).
eSIMsale
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Stay connected in 190+ countries with instant travel eSIMs. Choose a destination, pay in your currency, and get online in minutes — no roaming fees, no SIM swaps, no store queues. WHY eSIMsale • Coverage in 190+ countries and regions — local and multi-country plans • Instant delivery: your eSIM is ready right after payment • Step-by-step installation wizard, with carrier settings included • Data plans from 1 GB to unlimited • Pay your way: Apple Pay and bank cards, prices in 46 currencies • Top up an installed eSIM in a couple of taps • App in 17 languages with 24/7 support chat HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a destination and a data plan 2. Pay securely — the eSIM arrives instantly 3. Install it with the guided wizard 4. Land, switch on data roaming for the eSIM — you're online Keep your main number active while all your data runs through the eSIM. Manage every eSIM, check remaining data and extend plans right from the app. Questions? In-app support chat answers around the clock.
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Verdict
eSIM Genius and eSIMsale are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
eSIM Genius ships an update every 8 days, eSIMsale every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIM Genius | eSIMsale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Dion | esimsale Inc |
In-app purchases
eSIM Genius
No in-app purchases
eSIMsale
No in-app purchases








