Public Mobile vs CanTrack
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
CanTrack
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Stop refreshing IRCC's website. CanTrack calculates your Express Entry CRS score as you type, tracks every round of invitations, and can alert you the moment a new draw opens, often before you'd otherwise find out. KEY FEATURES • Live CRS Calculator: Every question IRCC actually asks, with your running score out of 1,200 visible the whole time. Autosaves as you go, no save button needed. • Real Draw Alerts: A genuine push notification when IRCC opens a new round of invitations, not a background-refresh guess that might not fire. • Category Matcher: See where you stand across all major Express Entry categories at once (General, CEC, FSTC, French-language proficiency, healthcare, and STEM), not just the one you assume applies. • Fastest Ways to Gain Points: Not just your score. CanTrack simulates real what-if moves (a second language, a French test, more Canadian work experience, a higher credential) and shows exactly how many points each one is worth and what your new total would be. No competitor calculator does this; they stop at reporting the number. • Full Draw History: Every round, its cut-off score, and whether your current score would have cleared it. • IRCC News, Filtered: Policy changes and provincial nominee updates as they're published, filterable by category and searchable. HOW IT WORKS Answer IRCC's own questions once (age, education, language test scores, work experience), and CanTrack keeps your score current as your situation changes. It's compared against every draw automatically, and if you turn on alerts, you'll know the moment a new round opens. PERFECT FOR • Candidates already in the Express Entry pool • Anyone building a profile before applying • Applicants comparing eligibility across Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades, and Provincial Nominee streams PRIVATE BY DESIGN CanTrack doesn't require an account, doesn't use analytics or advertising SDKs, and doesn't track you across other apps or websites. The only thing that ever leaves your device is a push token, and only if you turn on alerts. CanTrack is an independent, unofficial app. It's not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada, and estimates carry no guarantee of accuracy. Always confirm eligibility and scores directly with IRCC. Download CanTrack and know your standing, and the moment it changes. Questions or feedback: info@iamtaran.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CanTrack at weekly against Public Mobile's every 3 weeks. Public Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). 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, CanTrack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Public Mobile | CanTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (242 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TELUS Communications Inc. | Tarandeep 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
CanTrack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
CanTrack
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Public Mobile free?
Is CanTrack free?
Do Public Mobile or CanTrack have ads?
Which is updated more often, Public Mobile or CanTrack?
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