Public Mobile vs Krown Barcode Scanner
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.
Krown Barcode Scanner
Scan vehicle identification numbers (VINs) directly or enter them manually. This utility helps users quickly access vehicle information.
- Scan VINs
- Manual VIN entry
- Vehicle information access
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The software now allows you to scan and enter vins manually.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Krown Barcode Scanner at 100% against Public Mobile's 45%. Public Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, Krown Barcode Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Krown Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (263 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 263 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Canadian Krown Dealers Inc |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
Krown Barcode Scanner
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
Krown Barcode Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Krown Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is Krown Barcode Scanner free?
Do Public Mobile or Krown Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Krown Barcode Scanner?
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