GlobalProtect™ vs Slack for Intune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic VPN connection
- Remote Access VPN support
- Per App VPN mode
- Automatic gateway discovery
- IPSec or SSL connection
- MDM integration
- Two-factor authentication
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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
Slack for Intune
This app is designed for Slack users who have Microsoft Intune MAM or MAM WE enabled for enhanced security. If your organization doesn't use these specific Intune features, it's recommended to use the standard Slack application instead.
- Microsoft Intune MAM integration
- Secure business communication
- Targeted for specific IT environments
- Requires Intune MAM/MAM WE
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Slack for Intune is for Slack customers with Microsoft Intune MAM or MAM WE enabled. If you’re unsure whether this applies to your organization, we recommend using the regular app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against Slack for Intune's 2.9. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 640) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Slack for Intune's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 640 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of GlobalProtect™'s written reviews are positive against 18% of Slack for Intune's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, Slack for Intune weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | GlobalProtect™ | Slack for Intune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better | 2.9 (640 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | 17.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 640 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 352 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Palo Alto Networks | Slack Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
GlobalProtect™
Slack for Intune
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
Slack for Intune
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GlobalProtect™
No in-app purchases
Slack for Intune
No in-app purchases
Questions
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