Public Mobile vs SportStream Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
SportStream Camera
Stream live HD video of amateur sporting events directly from your iPhone. Add custom graphics, live scoreboards, and instant replays to your broadcasts. Supports YouTube and RTMP-compatible platforms.
- Live HD video streaming
- Customizable themes and graphics
- Live scoreboards for various sports
- Instant replays in slow motion
- Team management with rosters and logos
- Multi-camera support
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SportStream Camera - Live Stream Sports from your iPhone! SportStream Camera aims to be the best live streaming app for amateur sporting events. Stream live HD video directly from your iPhone to YouTube or any platform that supports RTMP streams, with live scoreboards, custom graphics, instant replays and more! Features: - custom themes - colours, logos, images, videos - game controller support, for zooming and managing the score - slow motion instant replay - team management, including rosters and team logos - recording - live streaming - support for multiple cameras - and much more! SportStream Camera is FREE to try - live stream for up to 10 minutes to see if it is right for you. To enable unlimited streaming and recording, subscriptions are offered from one week to one year. This version of SportStream Camera includes scoreboard support for Hockey, Ringette, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, as well as a generic scoreboard for all other sports. Support for additional sports coming soon! Terms of Service / EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://www.sportstreamcamera.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Public Mobile at 4.5 against SportStream Camera's 2.0. Public Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SportStream Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Public Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 216 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Public Mobile's written reviews are positive against 25% of SportStream Camera's.
Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, SportStream Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | SportStream Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Daniel Thorson |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
SportStream Camera
Bugs and 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
SportStream Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
SportStream Camera
- 1 Week - Stream and Record$1.997 Days
- 1 Month - Stream and Record$6.991 Month
- 6 Months - Stream and Record$29.996 Months
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- 1 Year - Stream and Record$44.991 Year
Questions
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