Public Mobile vs Documan
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
Documan
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Documan is your fast, private, and secure local document manager. Keep all your PDFs, receipts, images, and text files organized in one place — right on your device. No account. No tracking. Your files live on your phone and work with no signal, no iCloud account, and no space in iCloud. Turn on iCloud Backup and a copy of everything is kept safe, so deleting the app or losing your phone doesn't mean losing your documents. Features: - Document Scanner — Scan physical papers with your camera and turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly using Apple's built-in Vision framework. - iCloud Backup — A copy of every document, kept in step with your app. Move or rename a file and the backup follows. - Restore Anything — Reinstall the app and get everything back exactly as it was, folders, colours and icons included. - 30-Day Recovery — Emptied your deleted files? They stay recoverable from iCloud for another 30 days. - Folders — Organize with folders you name, colour and give an icon. Press and hold any folder to edit, share or compress it. - Drag & Drop — Drag documents onto folders, or select several and move them together. - Import from Photos & Files — Bring in documents directly from your Photos library or the iOS Files app. - Share Extension — Import files from any app using the iOS share sheet, including drag and drop support. - Search & Rename — Find any document instantly and rename files with a tap. - Share Out — Send documents to any app, email, or AirDrop from within Documan. - Undo Delete & Recently Deleted — Accidentally deleted something? Recover it within seconds. - Sort Your Way — Sort by name, date added, file size, or file type. - File Types — Supports PDF, images (JPG, PNG, HEIC), text files, and Word documents (DOC, DOCX). - Built for iOS 26 — Liquid Glass toolbars, system colours, pull to refresh, and swipe from the edge to go back. - Dark Mode — Full dark mode support with haptic and sound feedback, and full VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support. - Quick Preview — Tap any document for an instant full-screen preview. Free plan includes up to 5 documents. Unlock Documan once for unlimited storage, camera scanning, and iCloud backup — one-time purchase, no subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Mobile at none against Documan's 1. Public Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Documan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Public Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | Documan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Sukhjinder Singh |
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
Documan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Documan
- Documan Unlimited$4.99
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
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Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or Documan?
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