FortiClient VPN vs Updraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FortiClient VPN
Establish a secure, encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection between your iOS device and a FortiGate firewall. Supports SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode" and IPsec connections for protected data transmission.
- SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode"
- IPsec connection
- Fully encrypted connection
- Certificates based authentication
- Two-factor Authentication using FortiToken
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This Free FortiClient VPN App allows you to create a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) using SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode" or IPsec connection between your iOS device and the FortiGate. Your connection will be fully encrypted, and all traffic will be sent over the secure tunnel. This Free version of FortiClient VPN App supports limited basic features for SSLVPN and IPsec. This app does not come with any Fortinet TAC support. Supported Features - SSLVPN - Certificates based authentication - Two-factor Authentication using FortiToken You can install FortiClient App to get advanced VPN functionality and 24 x7 TAC support.
Updraft
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Updraft is a safe Swiss-based cloud platform for continuous app distribution and user insights. Use Updraft as your mobile app distribution platform and optimize your app release process. Upload and distribute new iOS beta and enterprise apps in a few seconds and distribute them to your testers. Updraft offers the following features for free: App Distribution Easily share your iOS beta or enterprise app with anyone using the public link or to a dedicated group of testers by using their e-mail. Testers are notified about new updates via in-app notifications. Beta testers are guided step-by-step through the installation process. Simple Feedback Process Updraft makes giving feedback on your iOS beta or enterprise apps as simple as possible. Testers just need to take a screenshot, draw on it and attach their notes. The feedback are automatically pushed to the project. This allows you to get useful user insights and feedback on your apps. Seamless Integration Updraft integrates with your IDE, therefore it can seamlessly be included in your continuous integration and deployment workflow. Updraft works with top tools such as Slack, Jenkins, Fastlane or Gitlab. Integrating Updraft makes automating your app distribution easy and fast. Swissness and Security All your app and user data is securely hosted on Swiss servers according to the Federal Data Protection Act and the GDPR. Updraft - mobile app distribution and beta testing has never been easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FortiClient VPN at every 2 months against Updraft's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FortiClient VPN ships an update every 2 months, Updraft every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FortiClient VPN | Updraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fortinet | Apps with love AG |
Bugs and requests
FortiClient VPN
Reported bugs
15 issues- SSO connections fail after updates (versions 7.4.4-7.4.6)
- Password save toggle non-functional
- 2FA/MFA authentication screens not appearing
- App crashes on iOS 16, 17, 18
- Blank white screen after login
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- Network connectivity lost even when VPN disconnected
- IPSec connections fail with 2FA enabled
- DNS not working with hostname connections
- OTP popup missing on iPhone (works on iPad)
- HTTPS prefix auto-added to IPSec server addresses
- App hangs at 'Connecting' status
- Configuration deletion after updates
- Invalid DNS server error with IP-based URLs
- Cellular and WiFi data loss on iOS 18.3.2
- MFA answer options not displaying
Requested features
10 requests- Connection removal button
- Working password save functionality
- Stay signed in for 30+ days option
- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Quick disconnect widget
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- Better error messages and feedback
- Improved DNS suffix handling
- Support for newer iOS versions
- SAML support
- Stable SSO implementation
Updraft
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FortiClient VPN
No in-app purchases
Updraft
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FortiClient VPN free?
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Do FortiClient VPN or Updraft have ads?
Which is updated more often, FortiClient VPN or Updraft?
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