# X vs FortiClient VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 58% against FortiClient VPN's 14%. X also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FortiClient VPN's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 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.

X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 14% of FortiClient VPN's.

X ships an update every 9 months, FortiClient VPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | FortiClient VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748/reviews)** | [2.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient-vpn/id1475674905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colton White](https://appshunter.io/developer/318017751) | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748)

A simple utility app that provides a countdown to the annual X-Ring ceremony. Users can customize the countdown date and time for their specific event.

**Highlights:** Countdown to X-Ring day, Customizable ceremony date, Customizable countdown time, iOS device integration, Developed with alumni support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is FortiClient VPN free?

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

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

X is rated higher. X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FortiClient VPN averages 2.2 from 118 ratings.

### Do X or FortiClient VPN have ads?

Neither X nor FortiClient VPN shows ads.

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

X ships an update every 9 months, and FortiClient VPN every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 23, 2026 and FortiClient VPN on October 30, 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.*