Aurora Mobile vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aurora Mobile
Control and adjust settings for an Aurora lighting system. This utility allows users to connect to their lighting controller and customize various parameters for a personalized ambiance.
- Connect to Aurora lighting controller
- Change lighting parameters
- Customize ambiance
- Mobile control
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Connect to an Aurora lighting controller and change parameters.
Public Mobile
This app offers a 5G wireless subscription service with self-service account management. Activate your service, manage plans, track usage, and earn rewards. Get 24/7 online support for all your mobile needs.
- 5G subscription phone service
- eSIM activation
- Self-service account management
- Plan usage tracking
- Rewards program
- Refer-a-friend savings
- 24/7 online support
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Welcome to different. Public Mobile is a wireless subscription service that does mobility differently. Sign up for Canada's first 5G subscription phone service in a few simple steps. With the Public Mobile app, you're in control. Activate in minutes with eSIM along with an eSIM compatible device and choose from 5G speed plans and unlimited data on Canada's largest network. Manage your own account with easy, self-service features in the app. Just like your other subscription services set it and forget it. Download the Public Mobile app for free to get started. Subscribe with a few quick clicks in the app: • Select and activate your subscription • Save with a 90 day subscription • Purchase and activate your eSIM or SIM card • You can keep your phone number when you subscribe to Public Mobile. Manage your plan anywhere, anytime with My Account: • Manage your subscription • Track your plan usage • Purchase add-ons Earn points that save you money with our Rewards program: • Check rewards balance • Redeem your points • Refer-a-friend to share savings Skip the wait time with 24/7 online solutions: • Access virtual support at your fingertips • Find answers and ask questions Download the Public Mobile App now. Learn more at publicmobile.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aurora Mobile at 5.0 against Public Mobile's 4.4. Aurora Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Public Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aurora Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 177 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Aurora Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aurora Mobile | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (177 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 177 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Limbic Media | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Aurora Mobile
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
Aurora Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Public Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- Activation issues
- Logging in problems
- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable service
- Billing and payment issues
Requested features
3 requests- Wifi calling
- Support for iPad/tablets
- Improve customer service access
In-app purchases
Aurora Mobile
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Aurora Mobile free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Which has better reviews, Aurora Mobile or Public Mobile?
Do Aurora Mobile or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Aurora Mobile or Public Mobile?
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