BackpackLink vs Tavi
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.
Tavi
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Land in a new country and you're already online. Tavi is a travel eSIM app. Pick your destination, choose a data plan, and install it in about a minute — no SIM tray, no airport kiosk queue, no bill shock when you get home. Your phone connects to the same local networks the locals use, at local prices instead of roaming prices. WHY TRAVELLERS SWITCH • Install before you fly. Buy your plan at home, activate when you land. • Half the price of roaming. Often 30–40% below the best-known eSIM brands. • Keep your normal number. Your regular SIM stays in place for calls and texts. • No contract, no auto-renew. Buy a plan, use it, done. • Watch your data. Live usage rings show exactly what's left and how long it lasts. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search your destination — Japan, Europe, Thailand, the UK, the USA and more. 2. Pick a plan. 3GB for a short trip, 10GB for most holidays, 20GB for a month. 3. Pay securely. Checkout is handled by our payment partner; we never store cards. 4. Install in one tap. Tavi hands the profile straight to iOS — or scan the QR code, or enter the details manually. Whatever suits you. 5. Land and connect. Data works the moment you switch off aeroplane mode. WHERE YOU CAN GO 110 countries. Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, India, South Korea, Singapore, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa — and around ninety more. Crossing borders? Nine regional plans cover whole trips on one eSIM: Europe, Asia, North America, USA & Canada, Australia & New Zealand, Central Asia, China mainland with Hong Kong and Macao, China & Japan & South Korea, and Singapore & Malaysia & Thailand. No swapping profiles at every border. BUILT FOR REAL TRIPS • Clear plan comparison — price per GB shown up front, no maths required. • Instant delivery — your activation details appear in the app straight after payment. • Usage and expiry at a glance, with a low-data warning before you run out. • Built-in diagnostics if something isn't connecting, plus real human support. • Works on any eSIM-capable iPhone (iPhone XS and later, carrier unlocked). BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone must support eSIM and must not be carrier-locked. Tavi plans are data-only: they give you mobile internet, not a local phone number. Calls and messages keep working over your usual number or over the internet (WhatsApp, FaceTime, etc.). Coverage and speeds depend on the local networks in each country. QUESTIONS Support is in the app under Help, and we answer quickly. If a plan doesn't activate, tell us and we'll fix it or refund it. Travel light. Stay connected. Tavi. LEGAL & SUPPORT Privacy policy: https://taviesim.com/privacy Terms of service: https://taviesim.com/terms Help and contact: https://taviesim.com/support Tavi contains no in-app purchases and no subscriptions. Data plans are prepaid, one-time purchases bought through our merchant of record, and nothing renews automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BackpackLink at 13.0 against Tavi's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BackpackLink | Tavi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Didarul Islam | Nhancio Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
BackpackLink
No in-app purchases
Tavi
No in-app purchases









