Comparison

GigaGuard vs NovuSIM eSIM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GigaGuard

Features
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See your remaining data at a glance — right on your Home Screen. No ads. No subscription. No VPN. A data usage widget you can match to your carrier's numbers. TIRED OF… • Trackers that never match what your carrier says? • Ads, or features moved behind a subscription after you paid? • Apps that count Wi-Fi as mobile data? • Billing cycles stuck on the 1st? WHAT GIGAGUARD DOES • Calibrate to your carrier — on-device measurement always drifts a little. Type in the usage shown in your carrier's app and GigaGuard matches it. • Widgets for the Home Screen and Apple Watch (Lock Screen widgets with Premium). Choose from four layouts, including a ring, show today's Wi-Fi usage, and refresh without opening the app. • Cellular and Wi-Fi tracked separately — only mobile data counts toward your plan. • Any billing day from the 1st to the 31st, rollover data, and day passes for prepaid or travel eSIMs. • Pace forecast: see where you'll end the cycle and the day you'd hit your cap. • A daily limit alert, plus alerts at the percentages you choose (Premium). • Daily usage history as bars, a line or a running total, with Wi-Fi alongside cellular, plus per-cycle history (Premium). • Up to 20 lines — main, work and travel eSIM — each with its own plan (Premium). • Siri Shortcuts: "Check remaining data in GigaGuard". PRIVACY • No VPN. GigaGuard never sits in the middle of your connection. • No carrier login, no account. • Your data stays on your iPhone. Nothing is sent to a server. PRICING Free to use. Premium is a one-time purchase — never a subscription. No ads. PLEASE NOTE iOS doesn't let apps read your carrier's official usage, so GigaGuard measures on-device and lets you calibrate. Usage is updated when you open the app or refresh the widget. Per-app usage is not available. For billing, always check your carrier's official app or website.

About

NovuSIM eSIM

Features
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NovuSIM — Global eSIM Data for Travelers Travel without limits. Stay connected in 190+ countries with instant eSIM data plans—no physical SIM, no roaming fees, no hassle. Why NovuSIM? Whether you're landing in Tokyo, backpacking through Europe, or closing deals in Dubai, NovuSIM keeps you online from the moment you arrive. Skip the airport SIM queues and expensive roaming charges. Just pick a plan, scan a QR code, and connect. Key Features: • Instant Activation — Buy and activate your eSIM in under 60 seconds • 190+ Countries — Local data plans for virtually any destination • Flexible Plans — Choose from 1GB to 50GB, valid from 7 to 30 days • Build your own plan, choose countries, data allowance, and duration • No Physical SIM — Everything is digital. Keep your home number active • No Roaming Fees — Pay local rates, not your carrier's absurd roaming prices • Real-Time Usage — Track your data consumption directly in the app • 24/7 Support — Our team is always ready to help, anywhere, anytime How It Works: 1. Choose your destination and data plan 2. Complete secure checkout 3. Scan the QR code or tap to install 4. Arrive and connect instantly Perfect For: • Frequent business travelers • Digital nomads • Vacationers and backpackers • Anyone tired of roaming charges Your data. Your destination. Zero friction. Questions? Visit novusim.com or contact support@novusim.com — we're here to help. Travel smarter with NovuSIM! Buy local data plans in seconds, activate instantly, and stay connected in 190+ countries without roaming charges

Screenshots

GigaGuard4 screens
NovuSIM eSIM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NovuSIM eSIM at none against GigaGuard's 1. NovuSIM eSIM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). GigaGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GigaGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NovuSIM eSIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GigaGuard ships an update every 5 days, NovuSIM eSIM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GigaGuard versus NovuSIM eSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGigaGuardNovuSIM eSIM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSami KuribaraNovuSIM Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GigaGuard

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99
None

NovuSIM eSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GigaGuard free?
GigaGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NovuSIM eSIM free?
NovuSIM eSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GigaGuard or NovuSIM eSIM have ads?
Neither GigaGuard nor NovuSIM eSIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GigaGuard or NovuSIM eSIM?
GigaGuard ships an update every 5 days, and NovuSIM eSIM every 2 weeks. Most recently, GigaGuard was updated on November 1, 2026 and NovuSIM eSIM on October 29, 2026.

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