Comparison

GlobalProtect™ vs NBCU Campus

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

NBCU Campus

This app helps employees at NBCUniversal campuses stay productive and connected. It offers features for booking spaces, accessing dining information, finding colleagues, and navigating campus locations. Stay informed with local news and events.

Highlights
  • Book conference rooms, spaces, and desks
  • Dining information and reservations
  • Location services and wayfinding
  • Employee directory
  • Newsfeeds and event information
  • Notifications and alerts
Features
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NBCU Campus is the all-encompassing mobile app solution for NBCUniversal campuses, enabling employees to stay productive, connected, and informed throughout the day. A rich user experience is provided through the following robust features: • Streamlined booking of conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and desks • Dining information with online reservations • Consolidation of key location information such as services, amenities, support, and security • Enhanced communication and engagement through local newsfeeds, events information, and notifications • Global employee directory to easily find colleagues • Outdoor and indoor wayfinding to buildings, conference rooms, and points of interest • All of this and more!

Screenshots

GlobalProtect™4 screens
NBCU Campus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against NBCU Campus's 1.9. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 13) and review sentiment (16% vs 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of GlobalProtect™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of NBCU Campus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, NBCU Campus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GlobalProtect™ versus NBCU Campus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobalProtect™NBCU Campus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better1.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalo Alto NetworksCXApp US, Inc.

Customer experience

GlobalProtect™

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

NBCU Campus

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

NBCU Campus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

None

NBCU Campus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBCU Campus free?
NBCU Campus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GlobalProtect™ or NBCU Campus?
GlobalProtect™ is rated higher. GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while NBCU Campus averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.
Do GlobalProtect™ or NBCU Campus have ads?
Neither GlobalProtect™ nor NBCU Campus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlobalProtect™ or NBCU Campus?
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, and NBCU Campus every 2 months. Most recently, GlobalProtect™ was updated on November 6, 2026 and NBCU Campus on November 3, 2026.

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