Travel eSIM comparisons
YonoSIM vs Nomad — which travel eSIM should you buy?
Nomad is a global travel eSIM app with unlimited daily plans in many regions and refunds via in-app chat — often defaulting to Nomad Points store credit rather than cash. YonoSIM is the industry-first travel eSIM to auto-refund unused plans to your original card, no chat needed.
- 4.7 (53 reviews)
- Install in 60 seconds
- 30-day auto refund
- Secure Stripe checkout
The short answer
Pick Nomad if you like the app-first workflow and don't mind taking a refund as Nomad Points store credit. Pick YonoSIM if you want cash back to your card automatically when a plan goes unused, and KRW pricing with KakaoPay / NaverPay / TossPay.
| Feature | YonoSIM | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Country coverage | 200+ countries via multiple carriers | 170+ countries (single vendor) |
| Typical price (7-day Japan 3 GB) | From ~US$6 — multi-vendor pricing | From ~US$7 |
| Payment methods | Stripe (cards), KakaoPay, NaverPay, TossPay, Korean cards in KRW | Cards, Apple Pay, PayPal (USD) |
| Installation | QR code or one-tap iOS install link, emailed instantly | QR code, sent by email or in-app |
| Top-up | Yes, on plans that support top-up; same eSIM profile | Yes on most plans; delete-and-reinstall not supported |
| Support languages | English + Korean, chat and email, ~1h response | English chat via website + app |
| Refunds | Industry-first: automatic 30-day refund to your original card — no ticket needed | 30 days via chat; often defaults to Nomad Points (store credit) |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nomad refund to my card or as Nomad Points?
Nomad refunds unused plans within 30 days but frequently defaults to Nomad Points (in-app store credit). You have to specifically request a refund to your original payment method via their chat. YonoSIM always refunds to your original card automatically, no request needed.
Can I reinstall a Nomad eSIM if I delete it?
No — Nomad's eSIM profiles are single-use once installed. Deleting the profile from your device means you cannot reinstall it on another one. YonoSIM's profiles support one active install at a time, so you can move an unused eSIM between devices as long as no data has been consumed.
Does Nomad have unlimited plans?
Yes — unlimited daily plans in many countries, typically with fair-use throttles after 1–3 GB per day. YonoSIM offers both metered and unlimited plans; check the destination page for the current fair-use rules per region.
Does Nomad accept KakaoPay or NaverPay?
No. Nomad bills in USD via cards, Apple Pay, and PayPal. YonoSIM supports KakaoPay, NaverPay, TossPay, and Korean-issued cards via PortOne, billed in KRW.