Simvela vs Silk eSIM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simvela
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Simvela is a travel eSIM app. Buy a data plan for the country you are going to, install it in a couple of minutes, and be online the moment you land - no physical SIM, no roaming bill, no queue at the airport. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your destination 2. Pick a plan that fits your trip 3. Pay in the app and get your QR code 4. Scan it in your iPhone settings 5. Land, and you are already connected WHY SIMVELA - Plans by the day or by the month, so you pay only for the days you travel - The price you see before you buy is the price you pay - Keep your own number active for calls and messages - Check how much data is left at any moment - Add another plan to an eSIM you already installed, instead of installing a new one - Works on any eSIM-capable iPhone SUPPORT IN YOUR LANGUAGE Questions do not wait for office hours. The built-in AI assistant answers instantly, day or night, and replies in the language you write in. The app itself is available in 14 languages. BEFORE YOU BUY Your iPhone needs to support eSIM and must not be carrier-locked. A plan starts working when you arrive in the country it covers - until then your phone shows "No service", which is normal. Questions? Write to abishovazar@gmail.com and we will reply.
Silk eSIM
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Silk eSIM Mobile data abroad without a physical SIM card and without roaming overcharges. Choose a country, buy a plan and get connected in a couple of minutes. No need to look for a mobile store or swap your SIM card. Mobile data works right upon arrival. WHAT YOU GET • Plans for popular destinations. Find your destination with search, and see popular countries and starting prices. • Clear plans. Choose a plan by data volume and validity: from a small plan for a short trip to large plans for longer journeys. The best offers are highlighted in the list. • One eSIM for trips around the world. Silk eSIM only needs to be installed once, and new countries are added to the same profile. • Quick installation. Install your eSIM using the available method: your phone's setup screen, a QR code or manual entry. • Step-by-step guide. After purchase, the app shows how to install the eSIM and turn on mobile data, so your connection works the first time. • Plans on the Home screen. Track remaining data, open eSIM installation details and add new countries. Purchase history is available in your profile. • Convenient payment. Pay via SBP or cryptocurrency. Your receipt is sent by email. • Simple sign-in. Register with email, no phone number required. • Multi-language support. A knowledge base and live chat with an agent help if something goes wrong. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your country or region. 2. Choose a data plan. 3. Pay for your purchase. 4. Install the eSIM and turn on mobile data on it. 5. Use mobile data abroad. You can keep your main SIM card on for calls and SMS. WHO IT'S FOR For travellers who want to be online from their first minute at the airport, and for frequent flyers who don't want to buy a local SIM card every time. GOOD TO KNOW • Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked for use with any carrier. • We recommend installing the eSIM before your trip to connect right upon arrival. • Do not delete the installed eSIM profile. It cannot be reinstalled. Download Silk eSIM and travel connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simvela at every 3 days against Silk eSIM's weekly. 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.
Simvela ships an update every 3 days, Silk eSIM weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simvela | Silk eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AZAR ABISHOV | SILK ROAD SIGNAL |
In-app purchases
Simvela
No in-app purchases
Silk eSIM
No in-app purchases









