# FortiClient VPN vs SoloCUE

The clearest difference is rating: SoloCUE at 4.0 against FortiClient VPN's 2.2. FortiClient VPN's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SoloCUE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FortiClient VPN has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FortiClient VPN ships an update every 2 months, SoloCUE every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FortiClient VPN | SoloCUE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient-vpn/id1475674905/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocue/id6449558813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) | [Badger Meter, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175068022) |

## What reviewers say

### FortiClient VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient-vpn/id1475674905)

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.

**Highlights:** SSL VPN "Tunnel Mode", IPsec connection, Fully encrypted connection, Certificates based authentication, Two-factor Authentication using FortiToken

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works reliably once connected
- 🚀 Lightweight and battery-efficient
- 🔒 Supports SSO authentication (when functioning)
- 📱 Compatible with M1 Mac devices
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- ❌ SSO functionality repeatedly breaks after updates
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
- 🔌 Connection drops unexpectedly
- ⏱️ Slow and unreliable authentication process

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Connection removal button
- Working password save functionality
- Stay signed in for 30+ days option
- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Quick disconnect widget


### SoloCUE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocue/id6449558813)

This app enables service technicians to remotely monitor, set up, and diagnose specific ultrasonic flow and thermal energy meters via Bluetooth. It allows for saving and sharing meter configuration settings directly from a mobile device.

**Highlights:** Monitor ultrasonic flow meters, Setup meter configurations, Diagnose meter issues, Bluetooth connectivity, Save and share settings, Supports specific Dynasonics models

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FortiClient VPN free?

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

### Is SoloCUE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FortiClient VPN or SoloCUE?

SoloCUE is rated higher. FortiClient VPN averages 2.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while SoloCUE averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FortiClient VPN or SoloCUE have ads?

Neither FortiClient VPN nor SoloCUE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FortiClient VPN or SoloCUE?

FortiClient VPN ships an update every 2 months, and SoloCUE every 6 months. Most recently, FortiClient VPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and SoloCUE 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.*