Comparison

GlobalProtect™ vs AVEVA Scanner

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

AVEVA Scanner

Features
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AVEVA Scanner allows users to scan the following barcodes: • Code 128 • Code 39 • Code 93 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-A • UPC-E • Data Matrix • QR Code • Inverted QR Code

Screenshots

GlobalProtect™4 screens
AVEVA Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlobalProtect™ at every 3 months against AVEVA Scanner's every 22 months. GlobalProtect™ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, AVEVA Scanner every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GlobalProtect™ versus AVEVA Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlobalProtect™AVEVA Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalo Alto NetworksAVEVA GROUP PLC

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

AVEVA Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

None

AVEVA Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVEVA Scanner free?
AVEVA Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlobalProtect™ or AVEVA Scanner have ads?
Neither GlobalProtect™ nor AVEVA Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlobalProtect™ or AVEVA Scanner?
GlobalProtect™ ships an update every 3 months, and AVEVA Scanner every 22 months. Most recently, GlobalProtect™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and AVEVA Scanner on September 10, 2026.

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