Comparison

GlobalProtect™ vs Kron PAM

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, allowing them to access enterprise resources safely from outside the office. It automatically connects to the best available gateway for optimal performance and security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Remote Access VPN support
  • Per App VPN mode
  • Automatic gateway discovery
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication
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

Kron PAM

This app provides consolidated visibility and access control for privileged accounts, enhancing network and asset security. It offers features like geo-location policies and a dynamic password manager to minimize abuse and secure credentials.

Highlights
  • Consolidated visibility
  • Access control for privileged accounts
  • Geo-location policies
  • Dynamic password management
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Features
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Ensure the security of your network and assets through consolidated visibility and access control over privileged accounts. Kron PAM offers a suite of privileged access management tools designed for enterprises and telecom service providers. Kron PAM geo-location policies minimize the potential abuse use of privileged accounts. Kron PAM Dynamic Password Manager takes control of device, database, and application passwords, providing security while sustaining efficiency. Kron PAM MFA ensures an extra layer to verify user identity and decreases the risk of hackers accessing your account by combining your password (something you know) and a second factor like a soft token (something you have).

Screenshots

GlobalProtect™4 screens
Kron PAM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kron PAM at 100% against GlobalProtect™'s 16%. GlobalProtect™'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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, Kron PAM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GlobalProtect™ versus Kron PAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobalProtect™Kron PAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalo Alto NetworksKRON TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

GlobalProtect™

All ratings2,785 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative72.8%

Kron PAM

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Kron PAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

None

Kron PAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kron PAM free?
Kron PAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlobalProtect™ or Kron PAM have ads?
Neither GlobalProtect™ nor Kron PAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlobalProtect™ or Kron PAM?
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, and Kron PAM every 2 months. Most recently, GlobalProtect™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kron PAM on November 7, 2026.

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