Wavee Global vs Simnova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wavee Global
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Wavee is your internet abroad — no physical SIM, no paperwork. Buy an eSIM for over 190 destinations, install it in a few taps and land already connected. No queues at airport shops, no tiny SIM card to keep track of. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your destination and plan size 2. Pay with Pix, Card or PayPal 3. Install the eSIM with a QR Code, before you leave home 4. Arrive with the internet already working WHY WAVEE • Keep your number — WhatsApp stays active on your usual SIM • Data or unlimited plans, from 7 to 30 days • Track your usage in real time inside the app • Top up without swapping eSIMs when your data runs out • 5G coverage where available, on local carriers • Real human support, in Portuguese YOUR eSIMS AT HAND The app shows all your plans, how much is left, how many days remain and the step-by-step installation guide.
Simnova
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Travel eSIMs with prepaid data for 200+ destinations. Install yours before you leave the US, turn it on when you land, and know what you'll pay before you fly. Carrier roaming can add a daily fee to your bill. With a prepaid eSIM, you pay once for your data. POPULAR DESTINATIONS Mexico: Telcel and AT&T Canada: Rogers Wireless UK: EE and 3 Italy: TIM, Iliad and Wind France: Orange Spain: Orange and Movistar Germany: O2 and Vodafone Japan: NTT docomo, KDDI/au, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile Thailand: TrueMove H and DTAC Regional plans cover Europe, Asia and North America, and a Global plan covers 100+ countries. WHAT IS AN eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your iPhone. There's no plastic card to swap or lose. Buy a data plan in the app, install it in about 2 minutes, and turn it on when you land. HOW IT WORKS 1. Check that your iPhone is compatible in the app 2. Pick your destination and data plan 3. Pay securely in the app 4. Install your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi 5. Turn it on when you land Your plan only starts when your iPhone connects to a network at your destination. You have 180 days from purchase to install it. KEEP YOUR US NUMBER Simnova eSIMs are data-only and sit alongside your regular line. Texts and banking codes can keep arriving on your usual number, while WhatsApp, FaceTime and Maps run on Simnova data. Set Cellular Data and Data Roaming to your Simnova eSIM only, so your home carrier can't add a roaming charge. The app walks you through it. WHAT YOU GET - Instant delivery, usually within seconds - Hotspot on every plan - Your data balance in the app at any time - Top-ups in two taps - Prepaid, with no contract and no surprise bill - Nova credit on every purchase, shown in your own currency COMPATIBLE iPHONES iPhone XR and newer, carrier-unlocked. Phones still on a carrier installment plan are often locked, so check with your carrier first. iPhones bought in mainland China or Hong Kong generally won't work. The app checks yours before you buy. QUICK ANSWERS Can I call and text with a Simnova eSIM? It's data-only, with no phone number. Use WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls. Can I get a refund? Yes, within 7 days of purchase, if the eSIM hasn't been installed or activated. Simnova is run by Venture Bytes Limited in Auckland, New Zealand. Support: support@getsimnova.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simnova at every 6 days against Wavee Global's every 2 months. Wavee Global's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Wavee Global ships an update every 2 months, Simnova every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wavee Global | Simnova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wavee Global eSIM, LLC | Venture Bytes Limited |
In-app purchases
Wavee Global
No in-app purchases
Simnova
No in-app purchases









