Comparison

GUSH 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

GUSH

Features
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With Gush App, users will be able to: 1. Monitor and control more and more smart home devices listed in the app. 2. Turn ON/OFF home alarm from the app. 3. Create different scenes between smart devices. 4. Lock & unlock doors, smart key box ext. 5. Get notification when smart devices detect motion.

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

GUSH4 screens
Public Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against GUSH's every 8 months. GUSH'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

GUSH ships an update every 8 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GUSH versus Public Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGUSHPublic Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (177 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—177 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 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
Size190 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi ZhangTELUS Communications Inc.

Bugs and requests

GUSH

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

GUSH

No in-app purchases

None

Public Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GUSH free?
GUSH 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 GUSH or Public Mobile have ads?
Neither GUSH nor Public Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GUSH or Public Mobile?
GUSH ships an update every 8 months, and Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, GUSH was updated on September 9, 2026 and Public Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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