Edmonton 311 vs Public Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edmonton 311
Easily report non-emergency issues within the city. Submit requests for potholes, damaged sidewalks, trees, litter, and graffiti directly to the city. Stay informed about city services and updates.
- Report potholes
- Report damaged sidewalks
- Report damaged trees
- Report litter
- Report graffiti
- Submit service requests
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With the 311 app, you can report: Potholes, Damaged sidewalks, Damaged trees, Litter, and Graffiti. By clicking "Install", you give your consent to all future updates and upgrades of this app. The City of Edmonton is asking for your consent in order to provide these future updates and upgrades to you if you download this app. The City of Edmonton can be found online at edmonton.ca. You can withdraw your consent at any time by removing the app from your device.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Mobile at 45% against Edmonton 311's 10%. Public Mobile also leads on ratings volume (238 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Edmonton 311's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
Edmonton 311 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Mobile has 238 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Edmonton 311's written reviews are positive against 45% of Public Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Edmonton 311 ships an update every 2 months, Public Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Edmonton 311 | Public Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (238 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | 44.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 238 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Edmonton | TELUS Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Edmonton 311
Public Mobile
Bugs and requests
Edmonton 311
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Edmonton 311
No in-app purchases
Public Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edmonton 311 free?
Is Public Mobile free?
Which has better reviews, Edmonton 311 or Public Mobile?
Do Edmonton 311 or Public Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edmonton 311 or Public Mobile?
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