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Fontavio vs ArrivalSIM

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Fontavio compared with ArrivalSIM
DetailFontavio logo FontavioArrivalSIM logo ArrivalSIM
What it doesWater, shower and toilet finder app for travellers Travel eSIMs for 190+ countries with hotspot support, starting from $2.99
StageNot given Not given
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Based inFI NL
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: ad-supported, no account needed. Pro: €1.99/mo or €9.99/year, includes offline maps, route planner, folders and private notes, no ads. 7-day free trial available. Plans start from €2.49 to €3.49 depending on destination (Turkey from €2.49, Indonesia & Bali from €2.99, Thailand from €3.49, USA from €3.49, Japan from €3.49, Spain from €2.99). Prices include VAT. Full refund available as long as the eSIM is not installed.
Key features
  • Map of 650,000+ water and sanitation facilities across 50 countries
  • Compass and navigation to find closest facilities
  • Open now status showing real-time availability
  • User confirmation badges for place accuracy
  • 10 service categories: drinking water, fill-up taps, raw water, toilets, showers, laundry, grey water, black water, marine pump-outs, marina services
  • Filters by category, free or paid, open now, and travel mode
  • No account required to browse and search
  • Offline maps available with Pro subscription
  • Route planner for Pro users opening stops in Google Maps
  • Home-screen widget and app shortcut for finding closest facility
  • eSIM support for 190+ countries
  • Mobile hotspot included on all plans
  • QR code delivery within minutes
  • Plan activation at landing, not installation
  • Top-up capability on the same eSIM
  • eSIM compatibility checker
  • Keep your own SIM card while using eSIM
  • Data-only plans, no calls or local number required
  • Transparent pricing with VAT included
What makes it different
  • Only app covering all water-related services on a single map
  • Completely free to browse with no account required
  • User location never stored on servers, only used in-app
  • Community-maintained with contribution system that prioritizes accuracy
  • Works offline with downloadable maps in Pro
  • Fair pricing with VAT included and no hidden charges
  • Hotspot functionality checked per country before plans go online
  • No small print with all plan details clearly displayed
  • Get online before reaching passport control
  • Full refund if eSIM not installed
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)209
Citation Flow (Majestic)2515
Referring domains (Majestic)137

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