# Public Mobile vs Protobuzz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protobuzz at 100% against Public Mobile's 44%. Protobuzz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Public Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (216 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protobuzz sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Protobuzz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 216 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Public Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Protobuzz's.

Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Protobuzz every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Mobile | Protobuzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-mobile/id1645306824/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protobuzz-automated-buzzer/id6499471607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TELUS Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351428851) | [Aphrx Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508696914) |

## What reviewers say

### Public Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-mobile/id1645306824)

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.

**Highlights:** 5G subscription phone service, eSIM activation, Self-service account management, Plan usage tracking, Rewards program, Refer-a-friend savings, 24/7 online support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Surprisingly good service
- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Smooth and user-friendly
- 👍 Awesome, nothing to complain about

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Just a fake app
- 🔒 Never works properly
- 🔒 Access to support is appalling
- 🐛 Seriously garbage
- 🔒 Deal with care

**Reported bugs**

- Activation issues
- Logging in problems
- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable service
- Billing and payment issues

**Requested features**

- Wifi calling
- Support for iPad/tablets
- Improve customer service access


### Protobuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protobuzz-automated-buzzer/id6499471607)

Automate and schedule entry management for visitors, deliveries, and guests directly from your smartphone. This app is ideal for residential buildings, offices, and gated communities, streamlining access permissions.

**Highlights:** Automated buzzer activities, Schedule entry access, Grant access to visitors and guests, Manage residential buildings, Manage office spaces, Manage gated communities

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Community Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Standard Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Buzzcut Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Community Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Standard Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Public Mobile free?

Public Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protobuzz free?

Protobuzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Public Mobile or Protobuzz?

Protobuzz is rated higher. Public Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Protobuzz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Public Mobile or Protobuzz have ads?

Neither Public Mobile nor Protobuzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Protobuzz?

Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protobuzz every 5 days. Most recently, Public Mobile was updated on October 15, 2026 and Protobuzz on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*