Public Mobile vs Scout Technologies
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.
Scout Technologies
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This app allows you to connect via Bluetooth to your various Scout Devices. You can view the pressure and flow readings from nearby Scout devices, and easily configure your Scout devices to have the settings you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Public Mobile at every 3 weeks against Scout Technologies's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Scout Technologies every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Scout Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (259 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 259 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | E.H. Price |
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
Scout Technologies
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Scout Technologies
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is Scout Technologies free?
Do Public Mobile or Scout Technologies have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Scout Technologies?
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