CROSSFIRE vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CROSSFIRE
Configure and control your CROSSFIRE devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This utility provides a user-friendly interface for setup, status checks, and accessing advanced features within Bluetooth range.
- Device detection and configuration
- User-friendly setup
- Detailed status and diagnostics
- Advanced feature access
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Easily detect, configure, and control your CROSSFIRE devices from your iPhone or iPad. * User-friendly design makes setting up and controlling your devices easy for field personnel * Read detailed status and diagnostic information from CROSSFIRE devices * Access and configure advanced features of the CROSSFIRE controller in a straightforward manner NOTE: You must be within Bluetooth range of your CROSSFIRE devices.
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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CROSSFIRE at 3 against Public Mobile's 1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
CROSSFIRE ships an update monthly, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CROSSFIRE | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (261 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 44.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 261 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LCO Technologies | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
CROSSFIRE
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
CROSSFIRE
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
CROSSFIRE
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CROSSFIRE free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Do CROSSFIRE or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, CROSSFIRE or Public Mobile?
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