Roamfly vs BackpackLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roamfly
Read full descriptionHide full description
Get online when you land. Roamfly sells prepaid eSIM data plans for 200+ destinations: one country, a whole region, or one Global plan for the trip. PICK A PLAN • Plans by the GB or unlimited, from a day to a month, with every price shown up front. • A Best choice on every destination, and the networks and speeds each plan uses. • Prices in US dollars, euros or pounds. You are charged in US dollars. INSTALL IN ONE TAP • Your eSIM appears in My eSIMs after payment. • Install it on this iPhone in one tap, or scan the QR code from another screen. • Install it on another phone, or share the install links. • Your usual SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. ON YOUR TRIP • See the data you have used and what is left. • Give each eSIM your own name. • Chat with us from the app. PAY YOUR WAY • Apple Pay, card or PayPal. • Roamfly Coins: 1 coin is $1, use them at checkout. • Invite friends: they get $5 off a first eSIM of $10 or more, you get $5 in Coins. Full refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not installed: to your card in a few days, or to Roamfly Coins at once. The app is in 42 languages and follows your phone's language. Roamfly works on iPhones that support eSIM. Check your iPhone before you buy.
BackpackLink
Read full descriptionHide full description
Land, scan, get online. BackpackLink gives you instant mobile data in 200+ countries — no roaming bills, no queuing for a local SIM, and no swapping the tiny tray card you'll inevitably lose. Buy an eSIM before you fly, scan the QR code, and you're connected the moment you land. WHY TRAVELLERS USE BACKPACKLINK • Instant delivery — your eSIM appears in your account seconds after payment. • 200+ destinations — country, regional and worldwide plans in one place. • Keep your number — your eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so calls and texts still reach you. • No roaming shock — transparent prepaid pricing, paid once, up front. • Hotspot ready — tether your laptop and travel companions on most plans. • Up to 5G — full speed wherever the local network supports it. • Top up anytime — running low? Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination and pick the data, validity and speed that suit your trip. 2. Pay securely by card. 3. Scan the QR code from your account, and you're online. TRACK YOUR DATA See exactly how much data is left on each eSIM, check coverage before you travel, and keep every order and QR code in one place. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Chat with our support team from inside the app, browse install guides and troubleshooting, and read tips from other travellers. REQUIREMENTS An eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhone. Plans are data-only unless the plan says otherwise. BackpackLink is a reseller of global eSIM connectivity. Coverage and speeds depend on our local network partners in each destination.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against Roamfly's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Roamfly | BackpackLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROAMFLY LTD | Didarul Islam |
In-app purchases
Roamfly
No in-app purchases
BackpackLink
No in-app purchases









