# Nectar vs Public Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Public Mobile at 4.5 against Nectar's 2.8. Public Mobile also leads on ratings volume (216 vs 6). Nectar's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Public Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 216 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nectar | Public Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar/id1589464602/reviews) | **[4.5 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-mobile/id1645306824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nectar Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589464604) | [TELUS Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351428851) |

## What reviewers say

### Nectar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar/id1589464602)

Track individual bee colonies throughout their lifecycle to make informed decisions for your commercial beekeeping operation. Quickly log actions and observations from yard visits or specific hives using RFID tag scanning. Access detailed analytics via a web portal to optimize your beekeeping practices.

**Highlights:** Colony lifecycle tracking, Yard and hive reporting, RFID tag scanning, Colony record keeping, Data-driven decision making, Web-based analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Public Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-mobile/id1645306824)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Surprisingly good service
- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Smooth and user-friendly
- 👍 Awesome, nothing to complain about

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Just a fake app
- 🔒 Never works properly
- 🔒 Access to support is appalling
- 🐛 Seriously garbage
- 🔒 Deal with care

**Reported bugs**

- Activation issues
- Logging in problems
- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable service
- Billing and payment issues

**Requested features**

- Wifi calling
- Support for iPad/tablets
- Improve customer service access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nectar free?

Nectar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Public Mobile free?

Public Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nectar or Public Mobile?

Public Mobile is rated higher. Nectar averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Public Mobile averages 4.5 from 216 ratings.

### Do Nectar or Public Mobile have ads?

Neither Nectar nor Public Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nectar or Public Mobile?

Nectar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nectar was updated on October 12, 2026 and Public Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*