# Zscaler Client Connector vs Checkmate

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.

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.

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 140 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.

Zscaler Client Connector ships an update monthly, Checkmate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zscaler Client Connector | Checkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscaler-client-connector/id1216875274/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-ai-task-planner/id6767040246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zscaler Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/604786384) | [Edge Case LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896354440) |

## What reviewers say

### Zscaler Client Connector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscaler-client-connector/id1216875274)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 🔒 Secure access to resources
- 🚀 Fast internet access
- 👍 Seamless operation
- 👍 Minimal battery impact (recent)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Connection issues (frequent disconnects)
- 🐛 App crashes (CarPlay)
- 🐛 Conflicts with other apps
- 🐛 VPN won't turn off

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Improve battery optimization
- Simplify VPN on/off controls
- Address backend issues
- Provide clearer error messages
- Improve app stability on iOS


### Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-ai-task-planner/id6767040246)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkmate | $4.99 | per month |
| Checkmate Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 140 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 21, 2026 and Checkmate on October 12, 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.*