Comparison

BackpackLink vs VelaSim

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

VelaSim

Features
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VelaSim est votre compagnon de voyage mondial ultime, offrant une connectivité mobile haut débit instantanée via eSIM dans plus de 190 pays et régions du monde entier. Dites adieu aux frais d'itinérance coûteux, aux cartes SIM physiques et à la recherche de Wi-Fi dans les aéroports. FONCTIONNALITÉS CLÉS : • Activation eSIM Instantanée : Achetez votre forfait et recevez votre QR code immédiatement par e-mail et sur l'application. • Couverture dans +190 Pays : Restez connecté en Europe, Asie, Amérique du Nord, Moyen-Orient, Afrique, Amérique du Sud et Océanie. • Forfaits Flexibles : Choisissez des forfaits de données de 1Go à Illimité sans frais cachés ni contrats. • Connexion Biométrique Sécurisée 1-Clic : Connectez-vous en toute sécurité avec Face ID ou Touch ID. • Suivi en Temps Réel de la Consommation : Suivez vos données consommées en direct avec des alertes automatiques. • Support Client 24/7 : Assistance en direct via la console de Helpdesk intégrée.

Screenshots

BackpackLink4 screens
VelaSim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against VelaSim's 16.0. 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 VelaSim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpackLinkVelaSim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidarul IslamIntellectStim LLC

In-app purchases

None

BackpackLink

No in-app purchases

None

VelaSim

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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