Public Mobile vs NorthCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Public Mobile
Manage your prepaid mobile subscription entirely through an app. Choose affordable plans with no contracts or hidden fees, and handle everything from plan selection to support within the application.
- 5G mobile subscription
- Affordable prepaid plans
- No contracts or hidden fees
- Manage everything in the app
- eSIM or pSIM options
- In-app activation
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Subscription, meet phone. Public Mobile is Canada’s first 5G mobile subscription provider. We offer affordable, reliable prepaid phone plans with no contracts, no hidden fees, no overage charges and no trips to a store. Everything happens in the app: pick your features, get support, and make changes. You know what you need, so we built it to run on your terms. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Download the Public Mobile app. 2. Choose the subscription plan that fits best for you. 3. Choose from an eSIM or pSIM. 4. Activate in the app. That’s it, you’re connected. Download the Public Mobile app now, or learn more at PublicMobile.ca.
NorthCharge
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NorthCharge EV charging station app; your traveling partner to charge your electric car with peace of mind. NorthCharge is one stop electric vehicle charging station platform. NorthCharge helps EV owners, EV fleet owners, and EV taxi owners to charge and make online payments in a few clicks at home, residential and public spaces. Are you preparing for a long trip by electric vehicle? Want to enjoy stress-free driving? NorthCharge application lets you pay and operate NorthCharge EV charging stations within reach of your mobile. Charge your EV anywhere and get electrified with us. All you have to do is download the app, sign in, scan QR code and you are all set to go! NorthCharge lets EV drivers: Check prices beforehand Check charger availability Remotely start and stop charging Charge all types of EV vehicles Monitor charging session Pay using different payment methods Offers Receive real-time updates NorthCharge brings charging convenience to your fingertips!! We update our app so you don’t forget to install the latest versions and new features. So next time you run out of battery or drive an EV, make it memorable and stress-free with us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against NorthCharge's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, NorthCharge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | NorthCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (258 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 258 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | North Charge Inc. |
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
NorthCharge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
NorthCharge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is NorthCharge free?
Do Public Mobile or NorthCharge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or NorthCharge?
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