Comparison

Zscaler Client Connector vs Aptean EAM Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Zscaler Client Connector

This application provides secure internet access and private access to corporate resources for mobile devices. It creates a secure tunnel to a cloud security platform, offering consistent security across devices without user intervention. It's designed for enterprise use with an active subscription.

Highlights
  • Zscaler Internet Access
  • Zscaler Private Access
  • Secure HTTP tunnel
  • Cloud security platform connection
  • One-step enrollment
  • MFA via SAML support
Features
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The Zscaler App for iOS includes both Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access modules. Mobility has raised business productivity, but it’s brought its share of issues, as well. One of the biggest challenges is the need to provide complete, consistent security across devices that you may not own. The majority of web traffic from mobile devices comes from apps, not from standard browsers, so threats may not even be visible to traditional security appliances. Note: Zscaler App is used with an active enterprise subscription to Zscaler's Mobile Security service. Please follow instructions from your IT organization to use this app. Zscaler App automatically creates a lightweight HTTP tunnel that connects the user’s endpoint to Zscaler’s cloud security platform with no need for PAC files or authentication cookies. The Zscaler Cloud Service delivers one-step enrollment, with multifactor authentication support via SAML. If you are an end-user and have issues or concerns, please reach out to your organizations support. Client Connector does not collect any personal information about you, or your device, however traffic your device sends to websites and SaaS applications is visible by your company administrators.

About

Aptean EAM Mobile

This mobile solution empowers maintenance professionals with all necessary information to complete work orders efficiently. Technicians can access documents, record media, log time, and manage inventory directly from their devices, enhancing data accuracy and operational visibility.

Highlights
  • Access instructional documents, images, and videos
  • Add photos/videos to work orders
  • Log time, failure codes, and meter readings
  • Complete inspection and calibration checklists
  • Submit work requests via QR code scanning
  • Manage inventory with barcode scanning
  • Execute cycle counting routes
Features
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Aptean EAM Mobile is available with the Aptean EAM solution designed for maintenance professionals in manufacturing. Using its clean and intuitive interface, technicians have all the information needed to complete corrective and PM work from their phones or tablets. This provides more accurate and timely data for better analytics and visibility int the status of work. Features of the app include: View instructional documents, images, and videos, as well as access specifications and manufacturer documentation. Add new photos or videos to the work order for as found/as left images, pictures of surrounding environment, videos and sounds of the equipment, and other relevant media. Time entries, failure codes, meter readings, and comments can be captured to further document the work and provide rich analytical data for continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives. Customer defined inspection and calibration checklists can be assigned to technician rounds for completion, to provide electronic record keeping for these important audit and safety compliance tasks. Unlimited work requester access to enter work requests, including the ability to quickly scan a QR code to submit a request. Issue, return, and adjust inventory parts using barcode scanning. Technicians can issue and return parts directly from the Technician app. Flexible cycle counting routes can be defined, and executed from the mobile device.

Screenshots

Zscaler Client Connector4 screens
Aptean EAM Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zscaler Client Connector at 2.5 against Aptean EAM Mobile's 1.0. Zscaler Client Connector also leads on ratings volume (140 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

Zscaler Client Connector holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zscaler Client Connector has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zscaler Client Connector ships an update monthly, Aptean EAM Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zscaler Client Connector versus Aptean EAM Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZscaler Client ConnectorAptean EAM Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (140 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZscaler IncAptean, Inc.

Customer experience

Zscaler Client Connector

All ratings138 ratings
Positive36.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative61.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.5%

Aptean EAM Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Zscaler Client Connector

Reported bugs

47 issues
  • Blocks regular use items like Amazon Music
  • Battery draining too fast
  • Fails to connect multiple times
  • iPhone behaving erratically after install
  • Battery draining very fast and restarting frequently
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  • CarPlay crashes
  • Conflicts with many other apps
  • Drains battery in the background
  • VPN always on and consuming lot of battery
  • Cannot turn off VPN
  • Client connects/disconnects often
  • Local servers throttle traffic
  • VPN always on
  • VPN not turning off despite user action
  • Automatically reconnects
  • Connection unstable
  • Does not maintain connection
  • Has to re-authenticate regularly
  • Says connected but isn't
  • Doesn't work well with Zoom meetings
  • Shows no internet access sometimes
  • Disconnects Wi-Fi and uses LTE
  • Refuses to connect to VPN when offline
  • Shows as 'Connected' but no connections allowed
  • VPN on demand not communicating with app
  • Unable to uninstall
  • VPN always shows connected when disconnected
  • Takes hours to connect to internet and get authenticated
  • Slows down connection to pre-broadband speeds
  • SSL inspection issues
  • Unable to stream radio services
  • Update may break internet completely
  • Custom certificate issues
  • Takes forever to log out
  • Logging out does not work
  • Post SSO login redirects to homepage
  • App will not connect at all
  • Connected once, then never again
  • Cannot log back in
  • Internet security tab says disabled
  • iPad has completely broken down
  • Cannot search anything up
  • Takes too long to download
  • Won't let me login
  • Consumes a lot of battery
  • Version 1.8.5 cannot connect
  • Zscaler over speedtest

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improve battery optimization
  • Simplify VPN on/off controls
  • Address backend issues
  • Provide clearer error messages
  • Improve app stability on iOS
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  • Allow disabling VPN without full logout
  • Optimize performance for older devices

Aptean EAM Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zscaler Client Connector

No in-app purchases

None

Aptean EAM Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zscaler Client Connector free?
Zscaler Client Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aptean EAM Mobile free?
Aptean EAM Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zscaler Client Connector or Aptean EAM Mobile?
Zscaler Client Connector is rated higher. Zscaler Client Connector averages 2.5 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Aptean EAM Mobile averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zscaler Client Connector or Aptean EAM Mobile have ads?
Neither Zscaler Client Connector nor Aptean EAM Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zscaler Client Connector or Aptean EAM Mobile?
Zscaler Client Connector ships an update monthly, and Aptean EAM Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Zscaler Client Connector was updated on October 21, 2026 and Aptean EAM Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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