Public Mobile vs Graffiti Watch
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
Graffiti Watch
Report graffiti in your neighborhood by submitting photos. Once approved, it appears on a map. You can then remove it and submit a 'before and after' photo to help restore your community's appearance.
- Report graffiti with photos
- Map view of reported graffiti
- Submit removal confirmation photos
- Community-driven cleanup
- Track neighborhood restoration
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Graffiti Watch empowers communities to take action in keeping their streets clean. Use the app to identify and report graffiti in your local area by submitting a photo. Once approved, the graffiti will appear as an icon on the map for others to see. Take the next step by removing the graffiti and submitting a photo of the cleaned space. Together, we can restore the beauty of our cities, one wall at a time. Join the movement for cleaner, safer neighborhoods!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Graffiti Watch at free against Public Mobile's free with in-app purchases. Graffiti Watch also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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, Graffiti Watch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Graffiti Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (242 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Bryka inc. |
Customer experience
Public Mobile
Graffiti Watch
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
Graffiti Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Graffiti Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is Graffiti Watch free?
Do Public Mobile or Graffiti Watch have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Graffiti Watch?
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