Advanced Secure vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Browsing and banking protection
- VPN for privacy
- Identity protection
- Password vault
- Parental controls
- Multi-device support
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Public Mobile
Manage your prepaid mobile subscription entirely through an app. Choose affordable plans with no contracts or hidden fees, and handle everything from plan selection to support within the application.
- 5G mobile subscription
- Affordable prepaid plans
- No contracts or hidden fees
- Manage everything in the app
- eSIM or pSIM options
- In-app activation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Subscription, meet phone. Public Mobile is Canada’s first 5G mobile subscription provider. We offer affordable, reliable prepaid phone plans with no contracts, no hidden fees, no overage charges and no trips to a store. Everything happens in the app: pick your features, get support, and make changes. You know what you need, so we built it to run on your terms. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Download the Public Mobile app. 2. Choose the subscription plan that fits best for you. 3. Choose from an eSIM or pSIM. 4. Activate in the app. That’s it, you’re connected. Download the Public Mobile app now, or learn more at PublicMobile.ca.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 45% against Advanced Secure's 0%. Public Mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Advanced Secure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Public Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 259 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Advanced Secure's written reviews are positive against 45% of Public Mobile's.
Advanced Secure ships an update every 12 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Advanced Secure | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (259 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 259 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 269 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eastlink | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Advanced Secure
Public Mobile
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
Advanced Secure
- FSecure Subscription$2.99
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Advanced Secure free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Which has better reviews, Advanced Secure or Public Mobile?
Do Advanced Secure or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Advanced Secure or Public Mobile?
Other comparisons
