PwC Live vs GlobalProtect™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PwC Live
This application is designed for attendees of SpotMe-powered events. It provides event-specific information and features that are only visible to invited users. Contact SpotMe for platform setup and demonstrations.
- Event access for invited users
- SpotMe platform integration
- Event-specific information
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For all SpotMe powered events, this is the app you will use. Events within the app will only appear if users have been invited. To set up a platform overview and demo please contact SpotMe at james.scholefield@spotme.com.
GlobalProtect™
This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users by connecting to an enterprise gateway. It automatically adapts to your location to ensure optimal performance and allows for secure work outside the office. Administrators can configure various VPN modes for enhanced security.
- Automatic VPN connection
- Support for BYOD
- Automatic best gateway discovery
- Manual gateway selection
- IPSec or SSL connection
- MDM integration
- Two-factor authentication support
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GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal performance for all users and their traffic, without requiring any effort from the user. This allows users to work safely and effectively at locations outside of the traditional office. Before installing this app, please check with your IT department to ensure that your organization has enabled a GlobalProtect gateway subscription on the firewall. Features: Automatic VPN connection using iOS VPN On-Demand Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN Automatic discovery of best available gateway Manual gateway selection capability Connection over IPSec or SSL Integration with MDM for easy provisioning Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases Full benefits of the native iOS experience with integrated notifications Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely Requirements: Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1 and above Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for iOS. Supported on iOS 10 and later releases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PwC Live at 100% against GlobalProtect™'s 17%. PwC Live also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). GlobalProtect™'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 21). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PwC Live's written reviews are positive against 17% of GlobalProtect™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PwC Live ships an update every 4 weeks, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PwC Live | GlobalProtect™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (21 ratings) | 4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 16.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Palo Alto Networks |
Customer experience
PwC Live
GlobalProtect™
Bugs and requests
PwC Live
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GlobalProtect™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on iOS 15 and newer
- "Missing required input parameters" error
- Fails to connect with certain authentication methods
- Stuck in "connecting" state, requires reinstall
Requested features
5 requests- Multiple portal support
- Ability to save server addresses
- Support for hardware security keys
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Improved compatibility with newer OS versions
In-app purchases
PwC Live
No in-app purchases
GlobalProtect™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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