Cisco Secure Client vs IntelliSOURCE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cisco Secure Client
This application provides secure, encrypted network connectivity for mobile devices, enabling persistent access to corporate resources. It optimizes connections for various applications and traffic types, ensuring reliable access for users on the go.
- Encrypted network connectivity
- Persistent corporate access
- Optimized connection paths
- Network roaming capability
- Wide range of authentication options
- Per-app VPN support
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This is the Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect VPN) application for Apple iOS. Please report any questions to ac-mobile-feedback@cisco.com. Please consult with your EMM/MDM vendor on configuration changes required to configure this new version if you are not setting it up manually. Samples at: https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-blogs/anyconnect-apple-ios-transition-to-apple-s-latest-vpn-framework/ba-p/3098264 LICENSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS: You must have an active AnyConnect Plus, Apex or VPN Only term/contract to utilize this software. Use is no longer permitted for older Essentials/Premium with Mobile licensing. AnyConnect may never be used with non-Cisco servers. Trial AnyConnect Apex (ASA) licenses are available for administrators at www.cisco.com/go/license AnyConnect for iOS requires Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Boot image 8.0(4) or later. Per App VPN requires ASA 9.3(2) or later (5500-X/ASAv only) with Plus, Apex or VPN Only licensing and a minimum Apple iOS version of 10.x. For additional licensing questions, please contact ac-mobile-license-request (AT) cisco.com and include a copy of "show version" from your Cisco ASA. Ordering and Licensing Guide: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/secure-client-og.html Cisco Secure Client (including AnyConnect VPN) provides reliable and easy-to-deploy encrypted network connectivity from any Apple iOS by delivering persistent corporate access for users on the go. Whether providing access to business email, a virtual desktop session, or most other iOS applications, AnyConnect enables business-critical application connectivity. Through the use of Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS), TCP-based applications and latency-sensitive traffic (such as voice over IP [VoIP]) are provided an optimized communication path to corporate resources. Additionally, the Cisco Secure Client support IPsec IKEv2 with Next Generation Encryption. Features: - Automatically adapts its tunneling to the most efficient method possible based on network constraints, using TLS and DTLS. - DTLS provides an optimized connection for TCP-based application access and latency-sensitive traffic, such as VoIP traffic - Network roaming capability allows connectivity to resume seamlessly after IP address change, loss of connectivity, or device standby - Wide Range of Authentication Options: RADIUS, RSA SecurID, Active Directory/Kerberos, Digital Certificates, LDAP, multifactor authentication - Supports certificate deployment using Apple iOS and AnyConnect integrated SCEP - Compatible with Apple iOS Connect On Demand VPN capability for automatic VPN connections when required by an application - Policies can be preconfigured or configured locally, and can be automatically updated from the VPN headend - Access to internal IPv4 and IPv6 network resources - Administrator-controlled split / full tunneling network access policy - Per App VPN (TCP and UDP) - MDM controlled If you are an end-user and have any issues or concerns, please contact your organization’s support department. If you are a System Administrator having difficulties configuring or utilizing the Application, please contact your designated support point of contact. Release Notes: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-release-notes-list.html User Guide: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-user-guide-list.html End user license: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/about/doing_business/legal/seula/anyconnect-SEULA-v4x.pdf
IntelliSOURCE
This mobile application streamlines demand response and energy efficiency program management. It offers real-time field service operations, including remote execution of tasks, equipment programming, and instant installation feedback. Comprehensive inventory management is also included.
- Demand Response Management
- Energy Efficiency Program Management
- Real-time Field Service Operations
- Remote Task Execution
- Equipment Programming & Testing
- Device Commissioning
- Inventory Management
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Itron’s IntelliSOURCE Demand Response Work Order Management Field app. IntelliSOURCE redefines the industry’s expectations of a demand response management system (DRMS) by providing extensive additional capabilities such as integrated modules to manage energy efficiency programs and distributed energy resources. IntelliSOURCE Enterprise modules can also be deployed incrementally to manage specific program components, while providing a path to deploy additional modules. All modules are designed with an open architecture that enables them to integrate easily with existing solutions. The real-time mobile workforce tool provides immediate access to schedules, as well as providing the ability to manage and execute field service operations remotely. The field tools deliver instant access to field service requests via a handheld device which is also used to program, test and operate equipment during the installation process. The real-time device commissioning capabilities provide instant feedback to the utility to confirm a device has been properly installed. IntelliSOURCE-Work also provides comprehensive inventory management with tracking and reporting features that can be used to manage all types of inventories, from the supplier to the warehouse to the installer and ultimately, to the customer premises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IntelliSOURCE at 5.0 against Cisco Secure Client's 3.9. IntelliSOURCE also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Cisco Secure Client's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
IntelliSOURCE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cisco Secure Client has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cisco Secure Client ships an update every 3 months, IntelliSOURCE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cisco Secure Client | IntelliSOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cisco | Itron Inc. |
Customer experience
Cisco Secure Client
IntelliSOURCE
Bugs and requests
Cisco Secure Client
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot connect after update
- App crashes when selecting server
- Cannot import certificates
- Incompatible with iOS 12/13/14
- Disconnects frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Save password option
- Dark mode
- Face ID/Touch ID support
- Ability to change server/port
IntelliSOURCE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cisco Secure Client
No in-app purchases
IntelliSOURCE
No in-app purchases





