Comparison

Cisco Security Connector vs HCL Sametime

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

Head to head
About

Cisco Security Connector

This app provides enhanced security and visibility for organization-owned iOS devices in supervised mode. It leverages Cisco's intelligence to protect devices without user interaction, ideal for various industries.

Highlights
  • Endpoint security for supervised iOS devices
  • Enhanced visibility and protection
  • Leverages Cisco's collective intelligence
  • No user interaction required
  • EMM deployment and management
Features
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This application requires licenses for Cisco Clarity and/or Cisco Umbrella. Cisco Security Connector is a new endpoint security solution providing unprecedented visibility and protection for organization-owned iOS devices running in supervised mode. It brings the power of Cisco’s collective intelligence and investigative features to Apple's mobility space. It is not a global proxy or VPN. Organizations can deploy and manage the Connector using Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) so no user interaction is needed on the iPhone or iPad. Ideal for numerous industries and uses, including education, healthcare, distribution centers, field service, and retail. Optimized for use with Cisco Meraki Systems Manager.

About

HCL Sametime

Secure, persistent team chat and real-time meetings across web, desktop, and mobile. Ideal for regulated industries and government entities requiring data security and auditability.

Highlights
  • Persistent chat
  • Instant meetings
  • Cross-device support
  • Contact list management
  • File and photo sharing
  • Meeting recordings
  • Screen sharing
Features
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HCL Sametime: Secure Team Chat & Meetings HCL Sametime is a highly secure, persistent team chat and meetings platform designed for the modern enterprise. Communicate in real-time across web, desktop, and mobile with the confidence that your data remains private and protected. Built for Regulated Industries Sametime is the premier choice for government entities, financial institutions, and companies in regulated industries. Whether you are navigating strict data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA) or require data gravity solutions, Sametime ensures your communications are secure, auditable, and under your control. Key Features: Modern Collaboration: Persistent 1:1 and group chats, now featuring Channels for better team organization. Secure Meetings: Instant or scheduled meetings with audio/video, lecture-style support, and recording capabilities. Seamless Mobility: Multi-device support with QR code one-click setup and enhanced CarPlay integration. Smart Tools: Edit sent messages, search chat history, and preview rich URLs directly in the app. Broadcast & Share: Send files, photos, and broadcast announcements to your entire community. Pinned Priority: Keep your most important chats and meetings at the top of your list. Advanced Integration: Works with HCL Sametime server versions 10, 11, and 12, including deployments embedded in HCL Domino Workspace environments. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.2 Required): Stream & Share: YouTube streaming, Live Streaming, and Camera/Screen share viewing. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.3 Required): Reactions: Streamline feedback and boost engagement with the ability to add emoji reactions to messages. Chat Search: Quickly retrieve critical information with an enhanced search to locate specific messages across your entire chat history. Read Receipts: Gain real-time visibility into your communications with indicators that confirm when your messages have been viewed by recipients. What’s New (HCL Sametime version 12.0.4 Required): Channels: Streamline department communication and project alignment within dedicated team spaces featuring full moderator controls. Edit Chat: Maintain flawless accuracy in your everyday communications with the flexibility to easily correct sent messages. Meeting Reactions: Boost live interaction and expressive feedback during video sessions with an expanded emoji palette. Meeting Summaries: Extract critical insights and catch up on missed meeting discussions seamlessly with intelligent transcript summaries powered by HCL Domino IQ. Domino Files Integration: Save chat file attachments directly to Domino Files, and share files by selecting them from Domino Files. Connectivity to HCL Sametime server infrastructure is required. Learn more at: hcl-software.com/sametime

Screenshots

Cisco Security Connector2 screens
HCL Sametime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HCL Sametime at 36% against Cisco Security Connector's 11%. Cisco Security Connector's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cisco Security Connector ships an update every 3 months, HCL Sametime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cisco Security Connector versus HCL Sametime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCisco Security ConnectorHCL Sametime
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiscoHCL America Inc.

Customer experience

Cisco Security Connector

All ratings31 ratings
Positive48.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative51.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative78.9%

HCL Sametime

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

Cisco Security Connector

No in-app purchases

None

HCL Sametime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cisco Security Connector free?
Cisco Security Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HCL Sametime free?
HCL Sametime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cisco Security Connector or HCL Sametime have ads?
Neither Cisco Security Connector nor HCL Sametime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cisco Security Connector or HCL Sametime?
Cisco Security Connector ships an update every 3 months, and HCL Sametime every 2 months. Most recently, Cisco Security Connector was updated on October 21, 2026 and HCL Sametime on October 20, 2026.

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