eSIMpass vs Vlex eSIM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Vlex eSIM
Purchase and install eSIM data plans for over 200 countries instantly from your phone. Avoid physical SIM cards, roaming charges, and airport lines for immediate mobile data upon arrival.
- eSIM data plans for 200+ countries
- Instant installation via Apple Wallet
- Plans from 1 GB to 50 GB
- Unlimited data options
- Virtual phone numbers for SMS
- 24/7 Telegram support
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Vlex eSIM lets you buy and install eSIM data plans for 200+ countries right from your phone. No physical SIM, no roaming bills, no airport queues — just instant mobile data the moment you land. Highlights: • 200+ countries: Turkey, Thailand, UAE, all of Europe, Asia and Americas. • Plans from 1 GB to 50 GB or daily-quota. • Unlimited plans (via Yesim) for high-volume travelers. • One-tap install: iOS Apple Wallet • Virtual phone numbers to receive SMS — separate product. • Push notifications when your eSIM is ready, traffic is running low, or your plan is about to expire. • Referral programme — earn 5% on your friends' purchases. • 24/7 Telegram support. Security: • Passwordless JWT auth (magic-link email login). • All traffic over HTTPS, push tokens stored in Keychain / Keystore. eSIM compatibility: • iPhone XS and newer. We never sell your data. See vlex-esim.com/privacy for details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eSIMpass at daily against Vlex eSIM's monthly. 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.
eSIMpass ships an update daily, Vlex eSIM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSIMpass | Vlex eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Care To Beauty | VALEX AI FZCO |
In-app purchases
eSIMpass
No in-app purchases
Vlex eSIM
No in-app purchases









