Max Duty vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Max Duty
This app helps pilots calculate their maximum duty periods based on new Canadian regulations. It simplifies complex tables and charts, allowing users to focus on their flight schedule.
- Maximum duty period calculation
- Canadian pilot regulations
- Simplifies complex tables
- Focus on flight schedule
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Did you know that as of December 12, 2020, there are new maximum duty period regulations for pilots in Canada? Your maximum duty now depends on your report time, the average flight duration, and the number of flights you fly. Still trying to make sense of those tables and charts? Now you can focus on the day ahead, and "let Max do the math!"
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.
- 5G subscription phone service
- eSIM activation
- Self-service account management
- Plan usage tracking
- Rewards program
- Refer-a-friend savings
- 24/7 online support
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max Duty at 100% against Public Mobile's 45%. Max Duty also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Public Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On 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
Public Mobile is free to download; Max Duty costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Max Duty ships an update every 7 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max Duty | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 44.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 216 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mary Claire Brockenshire Lemiski | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Max Duty
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
Max Duty
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
Max Duty
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Max Duty free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Do Max Duty or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Max Duty or Public Mobile?
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