Comparison

Zscaler Client Connector vs Checkmate

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

Checkmate

This app offers a focused workspace for managing projects, tasks, reminders, notes, and files. It utilizes AI to assist in planning by drafting project structures and tasks from prompts. Organize your work visually with list, board, and calendar views, keeping all relevant details connected to each task.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted project planning
  • Task and subtask management
  • List, board, and calendar views
  • Integrated notes and files
  • Lightweight collaboration
  • Search and manage assigned work
Features
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Checkmate is a focused workspace for projects, tasks, reminders, notes, files, and lightweight collaboration. Organize work the way you think: - Plan projects with tasks and subtasks - View work in list, board, and calendar layouts - Keep due dates, assignees, comments, and files connected to each task - Store private notes beside the work - Use reminders for dated tasks and follow-ups - Search and manage assigned work from one place Build momentum faster with AI-assisted planning: -Draft project structures from a short prompt - Review proposed tasks, subtasks, assumptions, and notes before saving anything - Keep the right context for personal, project, or team work Designed to stay readable and fast to scan, Checkmate helps you keep the important context close to the work instead of split across tabs and tools. Use it for launch plans, client work, internal projects, personal task tracking, and day-to-day coordination. Terms of Use (EULA): https://checkmate.edgecase.works/terms Privacy Policy: https://checkmate.edgecase.works/privacy OPTIONAL AD-FREE ACCESS Ads help support the free app. Remove Ads Forever is a one-time in-app purchase with no renewal. Restore Purchases is included. Active paid subscribers remain ad-free.

Screenshots

Zscaler Client Connector4 screens
Checkmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checkmate at 100% against Zscaler Client Connector's 25%. Checkmate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Zscaler Client Connector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Checkmate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Zscaler Client Connector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkmate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zscaler Client Connector has 138 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Zscaler Client Connector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zscaler Client Connector ships an update monthly, Checkmate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zscaler Client Connector versus Checkmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZscaler Client ConnectorCheckmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (138 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZscaler IncEdge Case LLC

Customer experience

Zscaler Client Connector

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

Checkmate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Checkmate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zscaler Client Connector

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Checkmate

Subscriptions2
  • Checkmate$4.991 Month
  • Checkmate Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99

Questions

Is Zscaler Client Connector free?
Zscaler Client Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkmate free?
Checkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zscaler Client Connector or Checkmate?
Checkmate is rated higher. Zscaler Client Connector averages 2.5 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Checkmate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Zscaler Client Connector or Checkmate have ads?
Checkmate shows ads; Zscaler Client Connector does not.
Which is updated more often, Zscaler Client Connector or Checkmate?
Zscaler Client Connector ships an update monthly, and Checkmate fortnightly. Most recently, Zscaler Client Connector was updated on October 17, 2026 and Checkmate on October 12, 2026.

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