Public Mobile vs Mera
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
Mera
This application provides digital concierge services for Marcon properties. It integrates smart home technologies and reservation modules to enhance resident experiences.
- Digital concierge services
- Smart home technologies
- Reservation modules
- Property management integration
- Resident services
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Mera application powered by Mosino One offers all Marcon properties a range of digital concierge services, smart home technologies, reservations modules and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 45% against Mera's 0%. Public Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Mera's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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.
Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Mera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Mera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | 8974209 canada inc. |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
Mera
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
Mera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Mera
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is Mera free?
Do Public Mobile or Mera have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Mera?
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