Comparison

Advanced Secure vs Public Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Advanced Secure

This app offers comprehensive digital security for all your connected devices. It includes browsing and banking protection, a VPN for privacy, identity theft monitoring, and a secure password manager. Parental controls are also available to safeguard children online.

Highlights
  • Browsing and banking protection
  • VPN for privacy
  • Identity protection
  • Password vault
  • Parental controls
  • Multi-device support
Features
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Secure all your connected devices with one app. Eastlink’s Advanced Secure makes protecting your digital life easy with browsing protection, VPN, password management, and identity protection – all in one app! 
Total subscription includes: 
- Browsing and banking protection for Safari - VPN for privacy - Identity protection to help you avoid identity theft - Password vault for secure password management - Parental controls to protect your kids online - Cover all your devices with one subscription - Available on iOS/iPadOS/Mac How will Advanced Secure keep you safe? 
* By using a Safari browsing extension to avoid malicious websites. 
* VPN makes your browsing private, protects your IP address, and blocks tracking! 
* Automatic Banking protection will tell you when you enter a safe banking site, and it will secure your connection. Additionally, Browsing Protection warns you about suspicious web pages and blocks scam sites.
 * Advanced Secure will monitor the dark web 24/7 and alert you to any data breaches as soon as they’re detected. If your personal details are threatened, Advanced Secure ID Protection will make sure that you know about it and provide advice on how to resecure your private information. 
* Use a password manager to securely store and access passwords from any device. Create unique passwords that can’t be cracked and store them safely in your password vault. * Advanced Secure parental controls will protect your kids’ safety online. Block inappropriate content and set digital boundaries. * Protect all your devices against cyber threats with Advanced Secure – we’ll give you all the tools to prevent viruses and malware, data leaks, and privacy breaches on as many devices as you need! 
Live, Work, and play online with peace of mind.
Get complete security, privacy, identity protection and parental controls – all in one app. Download now to start installing Advanced Secure on all your devices. To learn more about Advanced Secure from Eastlink, please visit https://www.eastlink.ca/internet/security

About

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.

Highlights
  • 5G subscription phone service
  • eSIM activation
  • Self-service account management
  • Plan usage tracking
  • Rewards program
  • Refer-a-friend savings
  • 24/7 online support
Features
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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

Screenshots

Advanced Secure4 screens
Public Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 44% against Advanced Secure's 0%. Public Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). Advanced Secure's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Advanced Secure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advanced Secure 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. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Advanced Secure's written reviews are positive against 44% of Public Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced Secure ships an update every 12 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Advanced Secure versus Public Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced SecurePublic Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews43.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEastlinkTELUS Communications Inc.

Customer experience

Advanced Secure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Public Mobile

All ratings177 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative49.8%

Bugs and requests

Advanced Secure

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

1 purchases

Advanced Secure

One-time1
  • FSecure Subscription$2.99
None

Public Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Advanced Secure free?
Advanced Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Public Mobile free?
Public Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Advanced Secure or Public Mobile?
Advanced Secure is rated higher. Advanced Secure averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Public Mobile averages 4.4 from 177 ratings.
Do Advanced Secure or Public Mobile have ads?
Neither Advanced Secure nor Public Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced Secure or Public Mobile?
Advanced Secure ships an update every 12 months, and Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Advanced Secure was updated on September 9, 2026 and Public Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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