Comparison

F5 Access vs IntelliSOURCE

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

Head to head
About

F5 Access

This application provides secure and accelerated mobile access to enterprise networks and applications. It utilizes advanced VPN technologies to ensure data protection and seamless connectivity for users on the go.

Highlights
  • Secure mobile access with BIG-IP APM
  • Automatic network roaming
  • Full Layer 3 network access
  • iOS per-app VPN support
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Biometric and device authentication
  • Managed configuration mode
Features
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F5 Access leverages the latest VPN technologies from iOS. Before using this application please refer to the F5 DevCentral article “F5 Access – FAQ” before deploying F5 Access with your MDM vendor. The new F5 Access iOS application from F5 Networks secures and accelerates mobile device access to enterprise networks and applications using VPN and optimization technologies. Secure VPN access is provided as part of an enterprise deployment of F5 BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager™ (APM). F5 Access for iOS™, version 3.2.0, features: - Secure mobile access when used with BIG-IP® Access Policy Manager. - Automatic roaming between networks, enabling users to stay securely connected while on the go. - Full Layer 3 network access to all appropriate enterprise applications and files. - Support for iOS per-app VPN. - Web logon protocol support. - Multi-factor authentication. - Custom URL scheme support for creating F5 Access Client configurations. - Custom URL scheme support for starting and stopping F5 Access Client. - Administrator enforced device lock settings. - Jailbroken device detection. - Biometric and Device Authentication for re-use of cached credentials. - Managed configuration mode for disabling of user edits to connection configurations after user’s IT admin has setup the initial configurations. - OIDC authentication with ASWeb Authentication session Requirements: Contact your IT Administrator End User License Agreement: https://cdn.f5.com/product/apm/apps/eula.html By downloading and using the application, you agree to its terms. BEFORE CONTACTING F5 SUPPORT, PLEASE REFERENCE: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K2633

About

IntelliSOURCE

This mobile application streamlines demand response and energy efficiency program management. It offers real-time field service operations, including remote execution of tasks, equipment programming, and instant installation feedback. Comprehensive inventory management is also included.

Highlights
  • Demand Response Management
  • Energy Efficiency Program Management
  • Real-time Field Service Operations
  • Remote Task Execution
  • Equipment Programming & Testing
  • Device Commissioning
  • Inventory Management
Features
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Itron’s IntelliSOURCE Demand Response Work Order Management Field app. IntelliSOURCE redefines the industry’s expectations of a demand response management system (DRMS) by providing extensive additional capabilities such as integrated modules to manage energy efficiency programs and distributed energy resources. IntelliSOURCE Enterprise modules can also be deployed incrementally to manage specific program components, while providing a path to deploy additional modules. All modules are designed with an open architecture that enables them to integrate easily with existing solutions. The real-time mobile workforce tool provides immediate access to schedules, as well as providing the ability to manage and execute field service operations remotely. The field tools deliver instant access to field service requests via a handheld device which is also used to program, test and operate equipment during the installation process. The real-time device commissioning capabilities provide instant feedback to the utility to confirm a device has been properly installed. IntelliSOURCE-Work also provides comprehensive inventory management with tracking and reporting features that can be used to manage all types of inventories, from the supplier to the warehouse to the installer and ultimately, to the customer premises.

Screenshots

F5 Access4 screens
IntelliSOURCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliSOURCE at 5.0 against F5 Access's 1.6. IntelliSOURCE also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). F5 Access's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

IntelliSOURCE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F5 Access has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F5 Access ships an update every 5 months, IntelliSOURCE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
F5 Access versus IntelliSOURCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF5 AccessIntelliSOURCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperF5 Networks, Inc.Itron Inc.

Customer experience

F5 Access

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive10.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative79.2%

IntelliSOURCE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

F5 Access

No in-app purchases

None

IntelliSOURCE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F5 Access free?
F5 Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IntelliSOURCE free?
IntelliSOURCE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F5 Access or IntelliSOURCE?
IntelliSOURCE is rated higher. F5 Access averages 1.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IntelliSOURCE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do F5 Access or IntelliSOURCE have ads?
Neither F5 Access nor IntelliSOURCE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F5 Access or IntelliSOURCE?
F5 Access ships an update every 5 months, and IntelliSOURCE every 4 weeks. Most recently, F5 Access was updated on September 23, 2026 and IntelliSOURCE on June 3, 2026.

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