Is Yesim a Good eSIM Choice for Your Next Trip?

Three checkable reasons Yesim is our Editor's Choice

Yesim sits first in our table of nine by editorial decision. That placement is not a claim of the top score. We earn a commission from Yesim.

The choice rests on three points you can verify yourself.

First, every destination we priced has a 5 GB plan valid for 30 days. Second, pay as you go is available, and your unused balance is kept. Third, plans that stay unused can be refunded within 30 days.

Our methodology explains how these checks feed the ranking.

Yesim prices for 5 GB over 30 days

Our price basket finds the cheapest way to get at least 5 GB for 30 days. Yesim has a price index of 0.94, where 1.00 is the market median. That means slightly cheaper than the median, not the cheapest overall.

• Japan: $9.85
• USA: $10.07
• Europe: $10.75
• Thailand: $7.84
• Turkey: $10.07
• Dubai and UAE: $12.31
• China: $12.31
• Italy: $10.75
• Mexico: $15.67
• Spain: $10.75

Thailand is the lowest of these, and Mexico is the highest.

Where Yesim falls short on top-up and reach

Top-up is not available on every Yesim plan. It shows as available for the USA and not available for Japan. Check the plan page before you buy if you expect to add data.

Coverage is the other weak point. Yesim lists 170 destinations, while rivals cover 200+. For multi-country trips to less common places, confirm each stop is included.

Plans are data only, with no phone number included. Our guide to choosing an eSIM covers what to check.

Yesim vs Airalo and other alternatives

Many shoppers compare Yesim with Airalo before buying. Our Airalo vs Yesim comparison sets plans side by side. A separate Holafly vs Yesim page covers another common matchup.

For wider reach, check providers listing 200+ destinations in our reviews. Other options in our table include Airalo, Nomad, Saily and Ubigi. The cheapest eSIM page ranks plans on price alone.

Yesim fits travelers who value pay as you go and a clear refund rule.

Is Yesim legit? Ratings and refund terms

Yesim holds a 4.63 rating on the App Store from 2,358 ratings. That is a sizable base of public feedback.

Refunds are offered within 30 days for plans that stay unused. Plans start at first connection, not at purchase. Validity does not begin until the eSIM first connects to a network.

A free trial is not confirmed on the provider's pages. See the eSIM apps overview for how ratings compare.

Unlimited data, hotspot and 5G on Yesim

Yesim offers unlimited plans in addition to fixed data packages. Fair use applies: Speed may be limited under the network operator fair usage policy. An unlimited price index is not confirmed on the provider's pages.

Hotspot sharing is supported, so a laptop or tablet can use your data. 5G is supported as well.

Pay as you go suits light users who prefer not to commit to fixed bundles. Heavy users may lean toward unlimited instead. Compare all unlimited eSIM options or read how much data you need.

Our verdict

Yesim suits travelers who want pay as you go data and a 30-day refund on unused plans. Its 5 GB, 30-day plans cover every priced destination at a price index of 0.94. Check top-up and coverage first, since top-up varies by plan and coverage trails rivals at 200+.