Comparison

FortiClient vs Smart Chat Next

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

FortiClient

Free

💼 Business

★ 2.9102 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

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.

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Smart Chat Next

Features

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Smart Chat Next แอปพลิเคชันสำหรับพูดคุยและสื่อสารกับผู้คนได้อย่างสะดวก รวดเร็ว และง่ายต่อการใช้งาน แชท พูดคุย และแลกเปลี่ยนข้อความได้ในที่เดียว พร้อมออกแบบมาให้ใช้งานง่าย เหมาะสำหรับการสื่อสารในชีวิตประจำวัน ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการพูดคุยแบบส่วนตัวหรือการติดต่อสื่อสารกับผู้อื่น

Screenshots

FortiClient4 screens

Smart Chat Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

FortiClient and Smart Chat Next are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

FortiClient ships an update every 2 months, Smart Chat Next every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

FortiClient versus Smart Chat Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FortiClient	Smart Chat Next
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.9 (102 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	16.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	102 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Freemium	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	37 MB	68 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Fortinet	Ratchanon Thuknuek

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

Smart Chat Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FortiClient

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Chat Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FortiClient free?

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

Is Smart Chat Next free?

Smart Chat Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do FortiClient or Smart Chat Next have ads?

Neither FortiClient nor Smart Chat Next shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FortiClient or Smart Chat Next?

FortiClient ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Chat Next every 6 weeks. Most recently, FortiClient was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Chat Next on October 11, 2026.