Comparison

CE SmartApp vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

CE SmartApp

Access and manage all your SmartApp.com AppZones from a single mobile hub. Create and update Smart Items, capture field data with multimedia, and utilize voice-to-text input. Work offline with automatic syncing when reconnected.

Highlights
  • Centralized AppZone access
  • Smart Item creation and editing
  • Field data capture (photo, video, audio, GPS)
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Offline data creation and syncing
  • Business data viewing and management
Features
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Mobile client for SmartApp.com - Con Edison Edition For SmartApp.com users, this app provides the best possible mobile experience on your iOS device. With this app, you can: • Access all their SmartApp.com AppZones from one central hub - Every AppZone you have permission to see will be there automatically, and any updates will happen on their own. • Create and update new Smart Items right from your device - No matter what your device, screen size, or orientation, all your Smart Items will be optimized automatically for maximum efficiency and increased productivity. • Leverage the capabilities of mobile when capturing data in the field - photo, video and audio recordings, GPS geocoding, weather information, and even bar-code support can all easily be added to your Smart Items right from your mobile device. • Enter data without typing - The “Talk to Text” feature allows you to fill in fields quickly and easily without needing keyboards or thumbs. • Create and Edit Smart Items even while offline - With AnyConnect, your mobile device detects your connectivity status at all times. When offline, it allows you full capabilities and stores any Smart Items you create. Once you’re back online, that data gets synced automatically. • View and manage all your critical business data - All of the data you and your team compile gets stored in your AppZone, where it can be assessed even while on the go. If you want to get the most out of SmartApp.com, download this mobile app today.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Support for BYOD
  • Automatic best gateway discovery
  • Manual gateway selection
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication support
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

CE SmartApp4 screens
GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against CE SmartApp's 2.3. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 18). CE SmartApp's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of CE SmartApp's written reviews are positive against 17% of GlobalProtect™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CE SmartApp ships an update monthly, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CE SmartApp versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCE SmartAppGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (18 ratings)4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews16.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182.7K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartapp.com, Inc.Palo Alto Networks

Customer experience

CE SmartApp

All ratings18 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

GlobalProtect™

All ratings2,713 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative72.5%

Bugs and requests

CE SmartApp

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

CE SmartApp

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CE SmartApp free?
CE SmartApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CE SmartApp or GlobalProtect™?
GlobalProtect™ is rated higher. CE SmartApp averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.
Do CE SmartApp or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither CE SmartApp nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CE SmartApp or GlobalProtect™?
CE SmartApp ships an update monthly, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, CE SmartApp was updated on June 1, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on September 22, 2026.

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