LTE.app vs Ubigi eSIM (2026)
By LTE.app Editorial Β· Updated June 2026 Β· We sell one of the products being compared. We try to be honest about where the competitor is genuinely better β see "Where Ubigi is honestly better" below.
Side-by-side
| LTE.app | Ubigi | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 | 2017 |
| Countries | 196+ | 200+ |
| Starts at | $1.84 | $7.00 |
| Popular plan | 5 GB Β· $12.00 | 3 GB Β· $17.00 |
| Unlimited plans | No | No |
| Hotspot / tethering | Yes | Yes |
| Phone number included | No | No |
Pricing approximated from each provider's public pricing page. Always verify current rates for your specific destination before purchase. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Strengths and weaknesses
LTE.app
Privacy-first eSIM with in-app Smart Coach AI troubleshooting and per-country reliability data.
- No account required for anonymous purchase β privacy by default
- Smart Coach AI diagnoses and fixes connectivity issues in-app
- Per-country reliability scores derived from real member sessions
- Pro membership saves 7%, Premium saves 12% on every plan
- Open coverage data + Helium reward zones publicly visible
- Newer brand β less recognition than Airalo or Holafly
- No unlimited tier (we believe most travelers overbuy unlimited)
- No included phone number on data-only plans
Ubigi
Telecom-veteran (Transatel/NTT) eSIM with strong in-flight options.
- Owned by NTT (Transatel) β established telecom infrastructure
- In-flight Wi-Fi plans on partnered airlines
- Native iOS support since iOS 12 β early eSIM mover
- Higher entry price point than newer competitors
- App UX feels dated vs newer entrants
- Limited regional bundle options
The honest take
We sell LTE.app, so we're biased β but the audit our team commissioned says the most-trusted comparison pages are the ones that admit where the competitor genuinely wins. Here's ours.
Where Ubigi is honestly better
Ubigi has airline partnerships for in-flight data that LTE.app doesn't. If you fly often on routes with Ubigi-supported in-flight Wi-Fi, that's a unique benefit.
Where LTE.app is honestly better
LTE.app is significantly cheaper per GB on ground travel, has a more modern app, ships Smart Coach diagnosis, and offers per-country reliability scores. For travelers who don't need in-flight Wi-Fi, LTE.app wins on every axis.
Which one is right for your trip?
Pick LTE.app ifβ¦
Travelers who want honest pricing, real diagnostics, and full privacy.
Pick Ubigi ifβ¦
Frequent flyers who use in-flight Wi-Fi on Ubigi-partnered carriers.