Comparison

1Sim Connect vs conNEXT

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

Head to head
About

1Sim Connect

Make free calls and send free SMS messages to any OneSimCard phone worldwide. Requires a simple activation by the OneSimCard recipient. Enjoy cost-free communication with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Free calls to OneSimCard phones
  • Free SMS to OneSimCard phones
  • Requires internet connection
  • Activation by recipient needed
  • Global communication
Features
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OneSimCard Connect allows you to make calls to a OneSimCard phone at no cost. All you need is an internet connection and you can call to a OneSimCard phone for FREE anywhere in the world. Calling to OneSimCard for free requires a simple activation of this feature by OneSimCard Customer you will be calling to. This is done from My SIM Cards menu of OneSimCard.com. The app also lets you send free SMS text messages to a OneSimCard phone. These SMS text messages are free not just for the sender, but also for the receiver! What's better than free?

About

conNEXT

Communicate securely and reliably with messaging, calls, and file sharing. Protect your privacy with end-to-end encryption and optional PIN protection for messages. Enjoy HD voice and video calls, group chats, and file sharing.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging and calls
  • HD voice and video calls
  • File sharing (photos, videos, documents)
  • Group chats
  • PIN protection for messages
  • Location sharing
  • Siri integration
Features
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Privacy in your hands: communicate securely, reliably and free of charge with conNEXT. conNEXT is the secure communications solution for the iPhone and other smartphones to send and receive messages, calls, photos, videos, documents, voice messages and much more. With conNEXT you have everything in one app, so you can e.g. - Share photos, videos, documents, voice messages and other files securely with your friends. - Create group chats and share content with your friends in one place at the same time - secure encrypted phone calls from conNEXT to conNEXT in HD quality - Make HD video calls with your friends - Protect messages additionally with a PIN or make them visible to the recipient only for a short time. ... or simply and conveniently phone free of charge and send messages. conNEXT respects your privacy and protects your data: access, transmission, storage and handling of all your communication data is protected and specially encrypted. So you can communicate with all important people without fear that your messages can be read by others. conNEXT is basically free of charge*, your data tariff, i.e. your Internet connection, is used for communication. Your call minutes are therefore not affected. Paid *PLUS* functions and credits to place cheap regular phone calls from conNEXT to landlines or mobiles can be optionally purchased. In addition, conNEXT offers a variety of other great functions: - Edit photos conveniently with filters, cut out a part or change the image - Stay informed and see when your messages have been read - Check which of your friends is already part of the conNEXT community - Use Emojis if you don't have the words. - Share your location - Write messages directly via Siri Invite your friends and start communicating free of charge and securely via conNEXT without anyone reading or evaluating your communication.  Privacy in your hands. For questions and feedback please contact us via support@connexcom.net. *Data costs may apply depending on mobile phone tariff. Contact your mobile phone provider for more information! Terms and conditions: https://connext-global.com/tandc/ Privacy Policy: https://connext-global.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

1Sim Connect3 screens
conNEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1Sim Connect at none against conNEXT's 2. 1Sim Connect also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. conNEXT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 1Sim Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
1Sim Connect versus conNEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1Sim ConnectconNEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB291 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelmont Telecom, Inc.Connexcom AG

Customer experience

1Sim Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

conNEXT

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

1Sim Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

conNEXT

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Features (1 month)1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Plus Features (1 year)1 Month trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is 1Sim Connect free?
1Sim Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is conNEXT free?
conNEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1Sim Connect or conNEXT have ads?
Neither 1Sim Connect nor conNEXT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Sim Connect or conNEXT?
1Sim Connect ships an update every 3 months, and conNEXT every 3 months. Most recently, 1Sim Connect was updated on November 1, 2026 and conNEXT on November 2, 2026.

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