GlobalProtect™ vs NEXUS
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
NEXUS
This crisis management app provides safety and support for international students and their guardians. It helps schools quickly confirm the well-being of students and offers rapid medical assistance in emergencies. The service also includes pre-travel risk prevention education and support for incident response.
- Student safety monitoring
- School support tools
- Emergency medical assistance
- Risk prevention education
- Incident response support
- Peace of mind for students and guardians
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NEXUSは留学生とその保護者に安心を提供する危機管理アプリです。留学生の安全を守り、学校が効果的に留学生をサポートするために設計されています。このアプリは、留学生が直面する様々なリスクに対応し、学校側が留学生の安否確認を迅速かつ的確に行えるよう支援します。また、留学生が病気や事故に遭遇した際には、適切な医療サポートを迅速に提供する機能を有しています。さらに、OSSMAサービスは渡航前の危機予防教育も行い、重大事故が発生した際には事故対策本部の設置と運営をサポートします。このアプリを通じて、留学生と保護者の双方に安心感を提供し、学校側の国際プログラム運営を全面的にバックアップします。留学の安全とサポートを一元管理することで、より充実した留学体験が可能となります。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NEXUS at 100% against GlobalProtect™'s 16%. NEXUS also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). GlobalProtect™'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 1). 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.
GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of GlobalProtect™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of NEXUS'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, NEXUS monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlobalProtect™ | NEXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Palo Alto Networks | Emergency Assistance Japan Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
GlobalProtect™
NEXUS
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
NEXUS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GlobalProtect™
No in-app purchases
NEXUS
No in-app purchases
