FortiClient vs Fortinet Security Summit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FortiClient
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.
- SSLVPN and IPsec connectivity
- Web filtering for malicious sites
- 2-factor authentication
- Centralized management
- VPN always-up support
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FortiClient Endpoint Security App allows you to securely connect your device to Fortinet Security Fabric. The premium features allow you to connect SSLVPN or IPsec to FortiGate, protect your device against malicious sites using WebFilter technology and connect to EMS for central management. Supported Features - Web Security (helps block malicious sites or restrict access based on web category using any browser) - IPsec Support - SSLVPN Support - 2-factor Authentication using FortiToken - Client Certificates - VPN always-up support - Central Management using EMS **** Compatibility **** Requires iOS 9.0.0 and above, support iPhone, iPad and iPod. FortiOS v6.2+ is supported for VPN.
Fortinet Security Summit
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The Security Summit app is the best way to stay connected to everything at Security. Browse sessions, build your agenda, and see event highlights to maximize your time at Security Summit. - App Home shows you your upcoming agenda - Library allows you to browse all sessions and view details - My Agenda shows your full event schedule - Enable push to see event notifications in Messages
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FortiClient at 3 against Fortinet Security Summit's —. Fortinet Security Summit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FortiClient | Fortinet Security Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (102 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fortinet | BW Events LLC |
Bugs and requests
FortiClient
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Actively using app but still get booted
- Auto-connect freezes, leading to data connection loss
- App crashes
- VPN tab disappears, requiring reinstallation
- SAML SSL not working
- Random disconnects and initial connection issues
- Integration with FortiToken needs more attention
- Drains battery even when VPN is not ON
- Does not work with device issued certificates
- Cannot connect to EMS server
- Bad French translations
- Dual authentication not working on iOS (OTP prompt missing)
- App crashes after receiving MS Two-factor code
- VPN tab missing after connecting to EMS
- Standalone mode removed
Requested features
2 requests- Update old app pictures
- Implement menu bar icon for easier interaction
Fortinet Security Summit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FortiClient
No in-app purchases
Fortinet Security Summit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FortiClient free?
Is Fortinet Security Summit free?
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