# VirtualSIM by BNESIM

> Social Networking

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1289587785](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1289587785)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1289587785`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BNESIM Limited
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (118 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2017-09-28
- **Size:** 304 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtualsim-by-bnesim/id1289587785)
- **Website:** [https://www.bnesim.com/esim](https://www.bnesim.com/esim)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bnesim.com/privacy-policy-and-cookie-policy/](https://www.bnesim.com/privacy-policy-and-cookie-policy/)

## Description

Award-Winning Travel Connectivity. BNESIM keeps travelers connected with instant eSIM access in 200+ countries, no roaming fees, and data plans that never expire.

In the BNESIM app, activate eSIM in seconds, manage plans, and enjoy free WhatsApp texts with every global G1 profile, pay-per-minute international calls, and support for mobile, landline, and toll-free numbers from 100+ countries — all in one secure, pocket-sized solution.

## Rankings

- #136,862 — Overall

## Review summary

Many reviews praise BNESIM for affordable travel data and report positive experiences, but a larger share cite reliability problems, poor support, and billing disputes. Users describe instances of no service or unusable data, difficult activation, and unhelpful or slow customer service. A subset of travelers has had good results and would recommend the app, while others warn against it. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative, with reliability and support as the dominant concerns.

### Pros

- Competitive price for international roaming data.
- Reported to work across multiple regions (Europe, US, UK, etc.) when it functions.
- Some reviews show positive experiences and would recommend the service.
- Offers data-only eSIM functionality for roaming needs.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: data/connections frequently do not work and service can drop.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support; live chat often unavailable.
- Billing problems: deposits not credited correctly and unauthorized charges.
- Onboarding and activation can be confusing with documentation that misleads (e.g., QR activation issues).
- Policy/fees concerns such as an eSIM replacement fee.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1289587785)