Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
MobileWiFi vs Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi
Higher score in this comparison
MobileWiFi
What sets them apart
| Compare | MobileWiFiReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Travelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ZAR 29 | ¥770 |
| Data allowance | Not included in rental fee; prepaid data from 29.00 ZAR per GB, top-ups on request, no uncapped packages | 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day |
| Devices connected | 8 to 10 | 10 |
| Pickup and delivery | Free delivery and collection in Cape Town CBD within 10 km; 180 ZAR after hours; Cape Town Airport 190 ZAR per trip | Airport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free |
| Deposit | Not confirmed | ¥0 |
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Key differences
- Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.5.
- Founded is lower at Travelist WiFi: 1991 vs 2010.
Our verdict on each
MobileWiFi
MobileWiFi is a Cape Town pocket WiFi rental aimed at short trips, with the router from ZAR 29 and data bought separately. It suits travelers staying in South Africa who want a local device, a shared hotspot, and free collection in the city centre rather than a multi-country plan.
Travelist WiFi
Travelist WiFi suits Japan-only trips that want a pocket WiFi or eSIM with no deposit and instant activation. Daily rates start at ¥770, coverage runs to 1 country, and the deposit rank sits at 1 of 20 brands compared.
Score breakdown
| Area | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherRental from ZAR 29 with ZAR 29 a day for the router, and data bought per GB on top, keeps the entry cost low. | 9.6Deposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect. |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.9HigherThe operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Which one suits you
Pick MobileWiFi if cost matter most.
Pick Travelist WiFi if trust matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 107 of 926 | 35 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 116 of 918 | 36 of 918 |
| Pocket WiFi rental | 19 of 193 | 6 of 193 |
Where these facts come from
MobileWiFi
- mobilewifi.co.za: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Travelist WiFi
- wifi.travelist.jp: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- travelist.jp: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | MobileWiFI | Apple World Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | South Africa | Japan |
| Founded | 2010 | 1991Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
eSIMs
| Fact | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ZAR 29 | ¥770 |
| Countries covered | 1 | 1 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Region | Local | Local |
| Features | Hotspot | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Reference plan prices | Pocket router from ZAR 29/day excl data; data from ZAR 29/GB, top-up anytime | Japan only: pocket WiFi 3GB/day JPY 770, 5GB/day JPY 880, 10GB/day JPY 1,100, unlimited JPY 1,540/day; eSIM 10GB/20 days JPY 4,280, 10GB/30 days JPY 4,500, unlimited 16 days JPY 6,272, unlimited 30 days JPY 9,360 |
| 5G | No | No |
| Fair use policy | No daily limits, full speed 24/7; no uncapped packages | Unlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month |
| Networks | Not confirmed | SoftBank, NTT DOCOMO |
| Top-ups | Yes | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Mvno |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | ¥4,280 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices connected | 8 to 10at the median | 10at the median | 10 |
Median across 62 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
MobileWiFi
Pros
- Hotspot sharing is included and 8 to 10 devices can share the connection, so a group travels on a single device.
- The entry price is modest: ZAR 29 a day for the router, with the plan quoted from ZAR 29 and data bought per GB on top.
- Top-ups are available on request, so a heavy-data day is not a dead end, and the fair-use terms read No daily limits, full speed 24/7; no uncapped packages.
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, and the data allowance is not part of the rental fee, so heavy browsing depends on prepaid top-ups at the per GB rate.
- Expect an earlier radio standard rather than 5G, so peak speeds depend on how loaded the local network is at the time you use it.
- Coverage is 1, so a single-country scope rules out any multi-country itinerary on the same device.
Travelist WiFi
Pros
- Daily price of ¥770 on the entry pocket WiFi plan, with an unlimited option at 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day terms
- Deposit of ¥0, and the deposit rank is 1 of 20 brands compared
- Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation covers unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
Cons
- Coverage is limited to 1 country, and local marks it a local service rather than a travelling one
- 5G is not offered, so speeds stay on older networks
- Unlimited plans are shaped by a fair use policy, with speed capped once the daily and monthly fair use thresholds are passed
Who each suits
MobileWiFi
Who it suits
- Travelers in Cape Town on a short stay who would rather hold one device than swap SIMs each morning.
- Groups sharing a single connection, since 8 to 10 devices can join the same network at once.
- Anyone who can collect or return the router in the city centre, where delivery and collection are free.
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country travelers, since coverage is 1; QCell's roaming data packages of 50MB to 2GB per roaming data package suit a different kind of trip.
- Shoppers in Chile, since WOM Chile lists CLP 3,990 a day and that is the figure to set against this one.
- Anyone comparing daily rates across carriers, since Econet Telecom Lesotho lists LSL 71.68 a day for its South Africa package.
Travelist WiFi
Who it suits
- Travellers spending the whole trip in a single market who want a device rather than an eSIM
- Groups sharing a pocket WiFi, since hotspot sharing is available and 10 devices can connect
- Longer stays in Japan, since short trip and long trip covers both short trips and long trips
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country trips, because 1 country is a single market and GlocalMe carries broader coverage
- Travellers who need 5G, since 5G is not offered here
- Price-first shoppers who can accept a lesser plan, since MobileWiFi lists a daily price of ZAR 29
Country by country
| Country | MobileWiFi | Travelist WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Yes | No |
Questions about each
MobileWiFi
How much does a MobileWiFi pocket router cost per day?+
The router is ZAR 29 per day, and the plan is quoted from ZAR 29. That covers the hardware only, because data is not included in the rental fee, so the real cost depends on how much you browse. There are no uncapped packages, which keeps the top of the bill predictable but means a heavy day adds to it.
Does the rental include data, or is data unlimited?+
Data is a separate prepaid purchase priced per GB, and top-ups can be requested during the rental. Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming means topping up rather than paying a flat fee. The fair-use terms read No daily limits, full speed 24/7; no uncapped packages, so there is no daily cap to plan around.
Travelist WiFi
How much does a Travelist WiFi pocket WiFi cost per day in Japan?+
The entry daily price is ¥770. The data cap fact sets the shape of the plans, and 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day shows the capped option alongside the unlimited option with its fair use condition. Higher daily caps and the unlimited plan cost more, so the cheapest rate covers less.
Is there a deposit to pay for Travelist WiFi?+
The deposit is ¥0, so nothing is held against the booking. That places the brand at 1 of 20 brands compared on deposit. Return by mail is free, so there is no extra cost to send the device back.
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