Simnova vs Datallo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Datallo
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Datallo plans your trips day by day — itineraries, spots, restaurants, and eSIM in one app. • Generate a complete itinerary in seconds • Discover the best places around you • Import a spot from TikTok or Instagram in one tap • Find and activate the best eSIM for your destination • Save your trips and access them offline 190+ countries covered. One app for your entire trip. Terms of Use: https://datallo.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simnova at none against Datallo's 2. Simnova also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Datallo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Datallo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simnova asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simnova ships an update every 6 days, Datallo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simnova | Datallo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Venture Bytes Limited | DataLendR LLC |
In-app purchases
Simnova
No in-app purchases
Datallo
- Datallo Monthly$3.991 Month
- Datallo Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









