Public Mobile vs Rolls LFP Connect
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
Rolls LFP Connect
Monitor your compatible LFP batteries for voltage, current, temperature, and charge status. Organize battery installations and submit service requests directly to support personnel.
- Read battery voltage, current, and temperature
- Monitor state of charge and cycles
- View active fault information
- Organize battery and system locations
- Submit support and warranty requests
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Rolls LFP Connect app allows users to connect to and view battery status information for the full range of Rolls R-Series, G-Series, VB-Series and S-Series drop-in LFP (LiFePO4) batteries, as well as S-Series ESS STACK-LV stackable DC ESS models. View the following battery status: State of Charge Voltage Current Internal Temperature Active Fault Information Cycles Installer Mode allows users and industry professionals to track, rename, and organize battery and location details for each system installation. Wirelessly connect to Rolls 51.2V STACK-LV batteries to assign the applicable RS-485 or CAN BUS protocol for closed-loop inverter communication. After installation, users can complete a product registration form or, if support is needed, submit a technical support ticket or warranty request directly to Rolls Technical Service team via the app. (Not compatible with other Rolls LFP (LiFePO4) ESS products)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 45% against Rolls LFP Connect's 0%. Public Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Rolls LFP Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Public Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rolls LFP Connect's.
Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Rolls LFP Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Rolls LFP Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | 1.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Surrette Battery Co. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
Rolls LFP Connect
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
Rolls LFP Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Rolls LFP Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is Rolls LFP Connect free?
Which has better reviews, Public Mobile or Rolls LFP Connect?
Do Public Mobile or Rolls LFP Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Rolls LFP Connect?
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