BlueBox vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueBox
Manage your package deliveries effortlessly with this smart locker app. Track incoming parcels, receive instant notifications, and unlock your locker compartment remotely. Enjoy secure, 24/7 access to your deliveries.
- Track completed and pending parcels
- Unlock locker compartment remotely
- Receive parcel arrival notifications
- Search parcel data by phone or carrier
- Choose email or SMS communication
- Dark mode option
Read full descriptionHide full description
Operate BlueBox straight from your mobile phone with our BlueBox Resident App. Keep track of your packages and open your locker compartment at a touch of a button. Picking up your parcel has never been this easy! BlueBox is a smart parcel locker designed to simplify the parcel reception experience. As residents of a building containing BlueBox, your parcel will always be secure and safe from theft while giving you access to pick up your parcel 24/7. Our blueBox resident app offers features such as: Data of your completed and pending parcels Open locker containing your parcel at the touch of a button Create an account to register your information with your building manager’s BlueManager app Pop-up notifications for when your parcel arrives FAQ section for BlueBox Search parcel data with phone number or carrier Choose your communication preference: email or SMS Dark mode option Start your automated parcel reception journey today!
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 44% against BlueBox's 3%. BlueBox's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
BlueBox ships an update monthly, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueBox | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | 44.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 216 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluebits Technologies Inc. | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
BlueBox
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
BlueBox
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
BlueBox
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BlueBox free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Do BlueBox or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, BlueBox or Public Mobile?
Other comparisons
