# CE SmartApp vs GlobalProtect™

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.

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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CE SmartApp | GlobalProtect™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-smartapp/id1211522026/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalprotect/id1400555706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **16.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartapp.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/524120183) | [Palo Alto Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/324026423) |

## What reviewers say

### CE SmartApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ce-smartapp/id1211522026)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlobalProtect™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalprotect/id1400555706)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well when set up
- 🔒 Secure VPN connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔍 Lack of troubleshooting options
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🔑 Difficult to change login credentials
- 🔌 Disconnects internet when turned off

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Multiple portal support
- Ability to save server addresses
- Support for hardware security keys
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Improved compatibility with newer OS versions


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*