Comparison

HZ Alert 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

HZ Alert

Features
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Hour-Zero Alert is a powerful emergency notification tool for school and district safety teams. It bridges the gap between incident and action. The APP provides real-time communications and reporting, and integrates seamlessly with the Hour-Zero School Safety Program. Emergency alerts issued through HZ Alert are immediately available to all staff via the APP, text or email, and keep staff and responders connected throughout an incident. An incident can be monitored and managed either through the APP or through the web dashboard. The APP aligns to ICS principles, complies with recognized emergency management standards, and applies best practices for K-12 schools. HZ Alert is a companion tool to Hour-Zero School Safety Program. A valid Hour-Zero account is required to access this solution. Hour-Zero - Simplifying Safety for Schools. Learn more at www.hour-zero.com.

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

HZ Alert1 screens
Public Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against HZ Alert's every 3 months. HZ Alert's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HZ Alert ships an update every 3 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HZ Alert versus Public Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHZ AlertPublic Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHour-Zero AlertTELUS Communications Inc.

Bugs and requests

HZ Alert

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

None

HZ Alert

No in-app purchases

None

Public Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HZ Alert free?
HZ Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Public Mobile free?
Public Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HZ Alert or Public Mobile have ads?
Neither HZ Alert nor Public Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HZ Alert or Public Mobile?
HZ Alert ships an update every 3 months, and Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, HZ Alert was updated on September 8, 2026 and Public Mobile on September 27, 2026.

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