Comparison

GlobalProtect™ vs Faas

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

Head to head
About

GlobalProtect™

This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users by connecting to an enterprise gateway. It automatically adapts to your location to ensure optimal performance and allows for secure work outside the office. Administrators can configure various VPN modes for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Support for BYOD
  • Automatic best gateway discovery
  • Manual gateway selection
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication support
Features
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GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal performance for all users and their traffic, without requiring any effort from the user. This allows users to work safely and effectively at locations outside of the traditional office. Before installing this app, please check with your IT department to ensure that your organization has enabled a GlobalProtect gateway subscription on the firewall. Features: Automatic VPN connection using iOS VPN On-Demand Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN Automatic discovery of best available gateway Manual gateway selection capability Connection over IPSec or SSL Integration with MDM for easy provisioning Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases Full benefits of the native iOS experience with integrated notifications Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely Requirements: Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1 and above Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for iOS. Supported on iOS 10 and later releases

About

Faas

Features
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This is an application used to manage devices such as meeting room, car, ... The application allows user can set up schedule for devices. User can see device's status as available or using. For administrator's role, the application allow creating, classifying and managing devices. Administrator can create and manage user, can install the entire system, too. For example :the device is a car, the Administrator can arrange the driver schedule for the car...

Screenshots

GlobalProtect™4 screens
Faas3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Faas at 9.0 against GlobalProtect™'s 12.0. 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

GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, Faas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GlobalProtect™ versus Faas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobalProtect™Faas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalo Alto NetworksCUBE SYSTEM VIETNAM CO., LTD.

Bugs and requests

GlobalProtect™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 15 and newer
  • "Missing required input parameters" error
  • Fails to connect with certain authentication methods
  • Stuck in "connecting" state, requires reinstall

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple portal support
  • Ability to save server addresses
  • Support for hardware security keys
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Improved compatibility with newer OS versions

Faas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

None

Faas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faas free?
Faas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlobalProtect™ or Faas have ads?
Neither GlobalProtect™ nor Faas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlobalProtect™ or Faas?
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, and Faas every 2 months. Most recently, GlobalProtect™ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Faas on September 19, 2026.

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