Updated October 21, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Travelist WiFi vs TravlFi
Travelist WiFi
Higher score in this comparison
TravlFi
Where Travelist WiFi and TravlFi differ
| Compare | Travelist WiFiReviewVisitVisit | TravlFiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | ¥770 | $19 |
| Data allowance | 3GB/day on 3GB plan; unlimited plan fair use 20GB/day | 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo) |
| Devices connected | 10 | 10 to 128Higher |
| Pickup and delivery | Airport counter pickup free; delivery JPY 550; return by mail free | Free shipping, delivery to customer address |
| Deposit | ¥0 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Travelist WiFi scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.9.
- Devices connected is higher at TravlFi: 10 to 128 vs 10.
- Founded is lower at TravlFi: 1972 vs 1991.
Our verdict on each
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.
TravlFi
TravlFi suits families and small groups traveling together, since a shared pocket WiFi covers a whole party rather than each traveler buying a separate plan, and connections run 10 to 128 devices. Group size support and Free shipping, delivery to customer address make it a practical pick for parties that skip the supplier desk.
Score breakdown
| Area | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherDeposit of ¥0 ranks 1 of 20, offset by a daily price of ¥770 at rank 24. | 8.2Daily fees of $19 sit mid market at 55 of 62 brands compared on daily price. |
| Offer | 9.3Higherunlimited data, hotspot and instant activation adds unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation, and 10 devices can connect. | 9.0Data options of 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo) include an Unlimited tier with a monthly fair use limit. |
| Trust | 9.9The operator is Apple World Co., Ltd., based in JP, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 10.0HigherThe contract sits with Pace International in US, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 35 of 926 | 347 of 926 |
| Pocket WiFi rental | 6 of 193 | 12 of 193 |
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Every fact side by side
| Fact | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Apple World Co., Ltd. | Pace International |
| Headquarters | Japan | United States |
| Founded | 1991 | 1972Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
eSIMs
| Fact | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ¥770 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Region | Local | Not confirmed |
| Features | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Budget | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Not confirmed |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | No | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited plans: speed limited to 200Kbps above 20GB per day or 300GB per month | Not confirmed |
| Networks | SoftBank, NTT DOCOMO | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | ¥4,280 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices connected | 10at the median | 10 to 128highest quarter | 10 |
Median across 62 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
TravlFi
Pros
- Connections run 10 to 128 devices, so a family or a coach party can share a single unit.
- Data choices of 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo) leave room for a light plan and a heavy one inside the same rental.
- Free shipping, delivery to customer address, so the device can be in hand before departure rather than collected at a supplier desk.
Cons
- The smallest data option is small: 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo) starts with a light allowance that suits browsing rather than streaming.
- Unlimited is bounded, because the fair use limit attached to 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo) caps a heavy month instead of removing it.
- Terms run through Pace International, with US the home country listed and 1972 the founding year, so a group organizer should read them before a large booking.
Who each suits
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
TravlFi
Who it suits
- Families and coach-sized groups who want every traveler on a shared connection rather than separate SIMs.
- Long trips with heavy data use, since the allowance range climbs toward an Unlimited option that still carries a fair use limit.
- Organizers who value delivery over collection, since Free shipping, delivery to customer address and support on email, phone and help centre keep the arrival day simple.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers shopping only on the lowest daily rate, since Cherry Roam lists PHP 50 a day on its own local pricing.
- Travelers whose trip sits in a single market and want that provider's own terms, since Travelist WiFi lists ¥770 a day.
- Travelers on a tight daily budget, who should weigh Econet Telecom Lesotho at LSL 71.68 a day before settling on a shared rental.
Country by country
| Country | Travelist WiFi | TravlFi |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
TravlFi
How much is a TravlFi pocket WiFi per day?+
The daily rate is $19, and that figure is what a group pays per rental rather than per traveler, so a party of friends or family shares one line item. Because 10 to 128 devices is the device range, the kit can cover a whole group rather than handing out separate connections.
What data allowance comes with a TravlFi plan?+
Allowances are set by plan and run 2 GB to 200 GB, plus Unlimited (fair use above 1.2TB/mo). That spread covers everything from a light browsing plan for a short city break up to a heavy allowance for a long trip, and an Unlimited option sits alongside them. Pick the tier that matches how the group actually uses data in a given month.