BackpackLink vs AloAlo eSIM
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.
AloAlo eSIM
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Stay connected the moment you land. AloAlo eSIM sells prepaid mobile data for over 200 countries and regions. You buy a plan in the app, scan one QR code, and your phone is online — no roaming bill, no queue at an airport kiosk, and no swapping out the SIM you already use. WHY AN eSIM • Your own number stays active while you travel; the eSIM sits alongside it. • Nothing physical to collect, lose, or post back. • Install before you fly, activate when you arrive. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your destination and a data plan. 2. Pay securely by card or Apple Pay. 3. Install the eSIM from the app, and you are online. WHAT YOU GET • Plans from 1 GB to unlimited, lasting from a few days to a month. • Coverage across more than 200 countries and regions. • Regional and global plans for trips that cross borders. • Live data usage, so you can see what is left before it runs out. • Top up an eSIM you already have instead of buying another. • Every plan, QR code, and receipt kept in one place. BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones released since 2018 are, and the app tells you before you pay. SUPPORT Questions before or after you travel: support@aloalo.one Terms: https://aloalo.one/terms Privacy: https://aloalo.one/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against AloAlo eSIM's 15.1. 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 | BackpackLink | AloAlo eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Didarul Islam | Amygdal |
In-app purchases
BackpackLink
No in-app purchases
AloAlo eSIM
No in-app purchases









