# Public Mobile vs CellMaster

The clearest difference is rating: CellMaster at 5.0 against Public Mobile's 4.4. Public Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (177 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

CellMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 177 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, CellMaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Mobile | CellMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-mobile/id1645306824/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmaster/id6749219558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TELUS Communications Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351428851) | [yoni gold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829345218) |

## 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


### CellMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellmaster/id6749219558)

Explore detailed cell tower information with interactive maps and carrier search. Save favorite towers and view dynamic frequency data, even offline. Understand your mobile network coverage with intuitive tools.

**Highlights:** Interactive cell tower maps, Carrier and frequency band search, Save and organize favorite towers, Dynamic frequency and antenna views, Offline data access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Public Mobile free?

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

### Is CellMaster free?

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

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

CellMaster is rated higher. Public Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while CellMaster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Public Mobile or CellMaster have ads?

Neither Public Mobile nor CellMaster shows ads.

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

Public Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and CellMaster fortnightly. Most recently, Public Mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and CellMaster on September 10, 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.*