# FortiClient vs Alert Logic

The clearest difference is rating: Alert Logic at 5.0 against FortiClient's 2.9. Alert Logic also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). FortiClient's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alert Logic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FortiClient has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FortiClient ships an update every 2 months, Alert Logic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FortiClient | Alert Logic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient/id1474294106/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert-logic/id1502145835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) | [Alert Logic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957456187) |

## What reviewers say

### FortiClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient/id1474294106)

Securely connect your device to a corporate network and protect against web threats. Offers VPN connectivity, web filtering, and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** SSLVPN and IPsec connectivity, Web filtering for malicious sites, 2-factor authentication, Centralized management, VPN always-up support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Autoconnect fixed in v8.0
- ✅ Works for ZTNA and VPN
- ✅ Fixed SSO port issue
- ✅ Works when planned correctly

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ VPN impossible to turn on
- ❌ Cannot save password
- ❌ Poor reliability on iPhone
- ❌ Slows or blocks other apps/browsers
- ❌ DNS resolving does not work

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot turn VPN on after update
- Cannot save password
- App switches to French language unexpectedly
- DNS resolving does not work (requires IP addresses)
- App consistently disconnects and takes long to reconnect

**Requested features**

- Update old app pictures
- Implement menu bar icon for easier interaction


### Alert Logic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alert-logic/id1502145835)

Gain immediate visibility into your managed detection and response solution. Approve response actions, view incident details, and monitor your security posture directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Approve response actions, View incident snapshots, Drill into incident details, Review exposure trends, Monitor deployment health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FortiClient free?

FortiClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alert Logic free?

Alert Logic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FortiClient or Alert Logic?

Alert Logic is rated higher. FortiClient averages 2.9 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Alert Logic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FortiClient or Alert Logic have ads?

Neither FortiClient nor Alert Logic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FortiClient or Alert Logic?

FortiClient ships an update every 2 months, and Alert Logic every 3 weeks. Most recently, FortiClient was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alert Logic on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*