Comparison

Num vs Squatch Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Num

Features
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Landing in a new country shouldn't mean hunting for a SIM card or dreading the roaming bill. Num gets you online before you leave the airport. PICK. PAY. SCAN. ONLINE. • Data plans for 190+ countries, regions, and the whole world • Filter by GB and days - the best-value plan is highlighted for you • Pay in the app; your eSIM is issued instantly • Install with one QR scan - no store visit, no plastic SIM • Works alongside your normal SIM: keep your number, skip the roaming fees STAY IN CONTROL • Live data usage and days remaining for every eSIM • Top up reloadable plans without buying a new eSIM • Package history, network info, and setup help built in NUM VIP - TRAVEL LIKE A MEMBER Num VIP is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription: • Individual > $3.99/month • Family > $6.99/month, share with up to 5 family members VIP unlocks member pricing on every plan, 24/7 priority support, unlimited eSIMs, top-ups, and scheduled purchases. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Coming soon: a second phone number for calls and texts — one app for data and numbers everywhere. Terms of Service: https://workerslab.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://workerslab.com/privacy/ Questions? We answer fast: Profile → Contact support.

About

Squatch Connect

Features
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Squatch Connect is the privacy-first travel eSIM. Pick a country or region, pick a data plan, and install in one tap — no account, no tracking, no passport uploads. WHY SQUATCH CONNECT • No account. Your purchase is tied to your device, not your identity. • No tracking. No ad SDKs, no third-party analytics, no marketing email. • No ID checks. Travel eSIMs are roaming products — no passport upload, ever. • Honest privacy. An eSIM carries your data over a normal mobile network — it does not encrypt, tunnel, or anonymize your traffic, and we'll never pretend otherwise. What we protect is the purchase: nothing about you is collected or sold. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose from 190+ destinations — single countries or whole regions like Europe and Asia. 2. Pick a plan that fits your trip: small day-trip bundles up to 50 GB hotspot-ready packages. 3. Pay with Apple Pay or card and install with one tap. Your eSIM is ready before you board. FEATURES • One-tap eSIM install on iOS 17.4+ (QR and manual setup also included) • Hotspot-ready plans for laptops and travel companions • Live data-remaining tracking, plus Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri support: "Add an eSIM for France in Squatch Connect" • Clear post-install checklist so your setup just works when you land • Works alongside your main SIM — keep your number, skip the roaming fees Calls and texts keep working over Wi-Fi apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and iMessage. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to use travel eSIMs. Squatch Connect is a Saasquatch Labs product. Connectivity without surveillance.

Screenshots

Num4 screens
Squatch Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squatch Connect at none against Num's 2. Squatch Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Num's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Num sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Squatch Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Num ships an update every 2 months, Squatch Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Num versus Squatch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumSquatch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkersLab LLCSaaSquatch Lab LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Num

Subscriptions2
  • Num VIP$3.991 Month
  • Num VIP Family$6.991 Month
None

Squatch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Num free?
Num is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squatch Connect free?
Squatch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Num or Squatch Connect have ads?
Neither Num nor Squatch Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Num or Squatch Connect?
Num ships an update every 2 months, and Squatch Connect every 5 days. Most recently, Num was updated on October 31, 2026 and Squatch Connect on November 10, 2026.

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