BackpackLink vs FlyoSIM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackpackLink
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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.
FlyoSIM
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FlyoSIM helps travelers buy and manage prepaid data-only eSIM connectivity for supported destinations. Browse current country, regional, and global offers and compare data, validity, coverage, network, and price before you travel. Choose a plan, review the server-confirmed all-in price, and complete payment on Stripe's secure hosted checkout in your browser. FlyoSIM verifies payment on its servers before provisioning and keeps the latest order status available in the app. Create or access your account with email, Google, or Apple. Signed-in customers can manage purchased eSIMs, view protected installation guidance, contact support, review legal information, and initiate account deletion from the app. Availability, coverage, speed, activation, compatibility, refunds, and terms depend on the selected offer, device, destination, and partner network. A compatible unlocked eSIM device is required. FlyoSIM plans are data-only unless an offer explicitly states otherwise and do not provide emergency calling.
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Verdict
BackpackLink and FlyoSIM are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | BackpackLink | FlyoSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Didarul Islam | Flyosim, LLC |
In-app purchases
BackpackLink
No in-app purchases
FlyoSIM
No in-app purchases









