Comparison

BackpackLink vs eSIMpass

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

Head to head
About

BackpackLink

Features
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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.

About

eSIMpass

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Stay connected the moment you land. eSIMpass gives you a prepaid travel eSIM for 200+ countries and regions. Buy before you go, install in seconds, and skip expensive roaming and airport SIM queues. An eSIM is a digital SIM already built into your iPhone. There is nothing to ship and no plastic card to swap. Buy a data plan, install it once, and you are online as soon as you reach your destination. WHY eSIMPASS - 200+ countries and regional plans, one app for every trip - Instant delivery, your eSIM is ready right after purchase - Keep your number, your home line stays active for calls and texts - No roaming bills, pay a fixed price up front - Transparent pricing, see the exact plan and price before you buy - Pay with card, Apple Pay, PayPal and more MANAGE EVERYTHING IN THE APP - My eSIMs, all your eSIMs in one place - Live data usage in real time - One-tap install straight into iOS eSIM settings, plus QR and manual details saved offline so you can set up even with no signal - Order history and receipts - Notifications when your eSIM is ready and when data runs low HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your destination and a data plan 2. Pay securely 3. Open My eSIMs and tap install 4. Turn on the eSIM when you arrive and you are connected COMPATIBILITY Works on eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhones (iPhone XS/XR and later). Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Buy once, install in seconds, and land connected.

Screenshots

BackpackLink4 screens
eSIMpass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against eSIMpass'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BackpackLink versus eSIMpass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpackLinkeSIMpass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidarul IslamCare To Beauty

In-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

None

eSIMpass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BackpackLink free?
BackpackLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eSIMpass free?
eSIMpass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BackpackLink or eSIMpass have ads?
Neither BackpackLink nor eSIMpass shows ads.

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