Comparison

ARMS 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

ARMS

Features
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A building that runs in ARMS has higher resident satisfaction, and great tracking and automation of support service task requests. With ARMS, residents can quickly make requests about their building, both on their floor and in common areas. See a lightbulb out or stain on the carpet? Put in a simple task request with the app and the task will be immediately assigned to the correct staff. Residents can also flag important concerns that will go directly to the attention of Security and Property Management. Residents will also get an immediate notification when the task they requested is complete. The ARMS app also sends instant notifications when packages arrive, and communicates important building information, like down times and ongoing construction work. ARMS will transform community living by streamlining communications and tracking that everything is running smoothly. 1. Cleaning, Maintenance, Security task requests 2. Packages notifications 3. QR code scan package pickup 4. Booking of amenities 5. Management details, company, contact details *note: You can only use the ARMS Application in buildings that are current running ARMS.

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

ARMS3 screens
Public Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against ARMS's every 6 months. ARMS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARMS ships an update every 6 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARMS versus Public Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARMSPublic Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (216 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGETP Inc.TELUS Communications Inc.

Bugs and requests

ARMS

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

ARMS

No in-app purchases

None

Public Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARMS free?
ARMS 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 ARMS or Public Mobile have ads?
Neither ARMS nor Public Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARMS or Public Mobile?
ARMS ships an update every 6 months, and Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARMS was updated on September 25, 2026 and Public Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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