Public Mobile vs OFTF
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
OFTF
This app empowers volunteers to report illegal dumping in forests. Capture photo evidence, record GPS locations, and add detailed descriptions, even offline. Your reports help coordinate cleanup efforts and preserve natural beauty for future generations.
- Photo documentation of dumpsites
- Automatic GPS location tracking
- Detailed report descriptions
- Offline data collection
- Automatic online syncing
- Lightweight and user-friendly design
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OFTF App: Dear Forest Guardians, Join the movement to restore natural beauty with OFTF, the app designed for vigilant volunteers committed to combating illegal dumping in forested areas. You are the eyes of the wilderness, and with the OFTF app, reporting environmental violations has never been easier, even without an internet connection. Key Features - Photo Documentation: Capture multiple photos of the dumpsite to provide clear evidence and aid in cleanup efforts. - GPS Location Tracking: Automatically records your precise location down to the meter, ensuring accurate pinpointing of the affected area. - Detailed Descriptions: Add comprehensive descriptions to your reports to provide additional context and information. - Offline Functionality: Works seamlessly offline, storing all data locally until you're back in cell coverage or connected to Wi-Fi, where it syncs up to the OFTF website. - Syncs When Online: Once you have internet again, your collected data auto-uploads for moderator review to coordinate cleanup efforts. - Lightweight & User-friendly: Designed for on-the-go use without weighing down your device. Make an Impact: By tracking and reporting, you help our volunteer organization target cleanup operations more effectively. By using the OFTF app, you contribute to a larger effort to preserve our forests for current and future generations to enjoy. Download the app now, sign up as a volunteer, and play a pivotal role in environmental conservation. The forest needs guardians like you—a community devoted to keeping it pristine. With OFTF, each one of us can make a difference. Get out, get active, and help restore the natural order—with OFTF.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OFTF at 100% against Public Mobile's 44%. OFTF also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.1). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | OFTF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Red Cherry Consulting Inc |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
OFTF
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
OFTF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
OFTF
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is OFTF free?
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