AFx Mobile vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AFx Mobile
Monitor and control your building's systems remotely using your smartphone. Manage doors, areas, sensors, and cameras, and receive instant alerts for system activity. This app also allows for mobile credential replacement for access control.
- Remote building system monitoring
- Control doors, areas, sensors, and cameras
- Arm and disarm systems
- Receive instant system status alerts
- Mobile credential replacement
- View camera streams
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AFx Mobile harnesses the power of the AFx Express Device AFx Enterprise 4.2.181.10+ with Web Client 1.44.0.17+ enabling you to monitor and control your building while on the go, with the ease and convenience of your smartphone. With the swipe of a finger you can connect to any of your AFx Express or Enterprise sites, check the status, arm or disarm, control lights, locks, signage, heating - even cameras - from anywhere, at any time. View and control: - Doors - Areas - Sensors (Inputs) - Controls (Outputs) - Cameras (select stream types) The app provides instant awareness of system status, and enables you to arm or disarm with a simple tap. Subscribe to push notifications to receive alerts of system or sensor activity. Use AFx Mobile Credentials to replace your existing card or tag by entering the supplied site code and card number against your user in the system*. * Requires Bluetooth capable device and AFx Dual Technology reader with firmware build 178 or above
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 update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against AFx Mobile's every 13 months. AFx Mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, 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.
AFx Mobile ships an update every 13 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AFx Mobile | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (259 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 44.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 259 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Csg Security Corporation | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
AFx Mobile
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
AFx 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
AFx Mobile
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AFx Mobile free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Do AFx Mobile or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, AFx Mobile or Public Mobile?
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