GlobalProtect™ vs LabWare v8
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
LabWare v8
This mobile application extends the functionality of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). It allows users to perform common LIMS tasks like sample login, receipt, test assignment, and result entry. The app leverages device features such as the camera for scanning and GPS for location capture, and can operate offline.
- Sample Login & Receipt
- Test Assignment & Result Entry
- Data Reviewing & Reporting
- Instrument Management
- Barcode Scanning
- GPS Location Capture
- Offline Operation
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The LabWare Mobile app complements LabWare's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution. The app is able to run customer defined workflows created using the LabWare LIMS Basic scripting language. This app can be used to perform typical LIMS functions such as: - Sample Login - Sample Receipt - Test Assignment - Result Entry - Data Reviewing - Reporting - Instrument Management - and more You can use the device's native capabilities, such as the camera for taking photos and as a barcode scanner. You can also use the device's GPS and navigation features to capture and display locations within the device's Maps application. The app can extend the use of a LabWare LIMS session by allowing the device to perform tasks, with data from the task immediately passed back to the LabWare LIMS session. The app can also be used offline without a connection to the server. LabWare Mobile requires connection to your company's LabWare server via WiFi or Cellular connectivity. LabWare Mobile - A World of Possibilities ®
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LabWare v8 at 100% against GlobalProtect™'s 16%. LabWare v8 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). GlobalProtect™'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LabWare v8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of LabWare v8's.
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, LabWare v8 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlobalProtect™ | LabWare v8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Palo Alto Networks | LabWare Holdings, Inc. |
Customer experience
GlobalProtect™
LabWare v8
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
LabWare v8
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GlobalProtect™
No in-app purchases
LabWare v8
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
Is LabWare v8 free?
Which has better reviews, GlobalProtect™ or LabWare v8?
Do GlobalProtect™ or LabWare v8 have ads?
Which is updated more often, GlobalProtect™ or LabWare v8?
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