Comparison

MOVEit Transfer Mobile vs GlobalProtect™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MOVEit Transfer Mobile

Features
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Access your files securely from your company's MOVEit Transfer Server (version 2017 or higher). Open files, send, and receive packages using your mobile device with confidence. Through the app, your critical business data is transferred with advanced security features and proven encryption. Upload files from your camera roll; or record live video, audio, or photos directly from your device's camera. Access any file types and open them with other applications on your mobile device. Forward file packages to others through the app, without the need to download the file to your mobile device. Request and review delivery receipts and know when recipients have read the message. Share files globally with language support for English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Traditional or Simplified Chinese. -------------------------- Ipswitch MOVEit Transfer solution offers an alternative to other file share services, allowing IT teams to secure files at rest and in transit and assure compliance with SLAs, governance, and regulatory mandates. As part of the MOVEit Managed File Transfer Software, MOVEit Transfer gives IT teams visibility, security, and control they need to confidently manage file transfer. -------------------------- Requirements: This app requires that you have an account on a MOVEit Transfer server (version 2017 or newer). For transferring packages, the MOVEit Transfer server must have the Ad Hoc option enabled. If your company's version of MOVEit Transfer (DMZ) server is 8.2 or 8.3, please use the previous mobile app: "MOVEit Mobile 1.2.2". If your company's version of MOVEit File Transfer (DMZ) is 8.0 or 8.1, use the previous mobile app: "MOVEit Mobile".

About

GlobalProtect™

This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users, allowing them to access enterprise resources safely from outside the office. It automatically connects to the best available gateway for optimal performance and security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Remote Access VPN support
  • Per App VPN mode
  • Automatic gateway discovery
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication
Features
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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

Screenshots

MOVEit Transfer Mobile4 screens
GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlobalProtect™ at every 3 months against MOVEit Transfer Mobile's every 12 months. MOVEit Transfer Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOVEit Transfer Mobile ships an update every 12 months, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MOVEit Transfer Mobile versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOVEit Transfer MobileGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgress Software CorporationPalo Alto Networks

Bugs and requests

MOVEit Transfer Mobile

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

None

MOVEit Transfer Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MOVEit Transfer Mobile free?
MOVEit Transfer Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MOVEit Transfer Mobile or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither MOVEit Transfer Mobile nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOVEit Transfer Mobile or GlobalProtect™?
MOVEit Transfer Mobile ships an update every 12 months, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, MOVEit Transfer Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on November 3, 2026.

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