# ZIM: eSIM Voice & Data Plans

> Affordable eSIMs plans. Connect in 200+ destinations, no contracts, from 2 USD

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zim\_cli](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zim_cli)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zim_cli`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZIM Connections
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 49,538
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (257 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2022-03-04
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zim_cli)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/38pLFOwF](https://www.websitepolicies.com/policies/view/38pLFOwF)

## Description

ZIM is Europe’s #1 eSIM marketplace trusted by 200,000+ travellers and featured in The Times, TechAcute, and VDS2023. It helps you skip roaming fees with voice-enabled eSIMs across 200+ destinations, no plastic cards, no kiosk hunts, and instant activation.

Key features include voice-enabled eSIMs for the UK and Europe, multi-network connectivity, plan availability up to 30 days in advance, flexible payments in multiple currencies, one-click wallet activation (no QR codes), instant top-ups, step-by-step tutorials, 24/7 live support, and unlimited data options.

## Rankings

- #300,956 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.zim_cli.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate ZIM for its affordable and widely covered eSIM data plans, easy installation, and good connectivity. Many praise the app's simplicity and instructional support. However, multiple reviews report issues with app performance, limited plan management features, and unresponsive customer support. Some users experience problems with QR code activation and find the plans more expensive than local alternatives in certain regions. Overall, the app is useful but needs improvements in usability and support.

### Pros

- Affordable data plans compared to traditional options.
- Easy to use with simple installation and activation process.
- Good connectivity and coverage in multiple countries.
- Helpful tutorial videos and instructions within the app.
- Instant top-up feature and convenient management of eSIMs.

### Cons

- App has bugs, slow performance, and is not very user-friendly.
- Customer support is often unresponsive or delayed, with unresolved tickets.
- App issues with QR code scanning and lack of alternatives to activate eSIM.
- Dashboard shows limited plan info; wallet has problems displaying multiple active plans and top-up options.
- Plans can be more expensive than local SIMs or home network roaming in some countries.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zim_cli)