Comparison

Citrix Workspace vs Northbridge NetConnect

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

Head to head
About

Citrix Workspace

Access your company's SaaS, web apps, mobile apps, files, and virtual desktops from any device. Stay productive on the go with seamless access to your work environment, just as you would in the office. Requires company IT setup.

Highlights
  • Access SaaS and web apps
  • Access mobile apps
  • Access virtual apps and desktops
  • Access files
  • Work from any device
  • Report issues to IT
Features
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Citrix Workspace app lets you access your SaaS, web apps, mobile, virtual apps, files, and desktops to help you be as productive on the go as you are in the office. If your company uses Citrix, you have the freedom to work on your favourite device from wherever you are. Just ask your IT department how to get started. HOW TO USE CITRIX Workspace app 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap on Get Started. 2. Enter the Server or email address as instructed by Your IT Help Desk or system administrator. 3. Enter your User Name and Password. 4. Select the applications you want to use. 5. For adding multiple accounts, navigate to Settings and tap on Manage Accounts. 6. For Deleting/Editing Account already added navigate to Settings and tap on the Store. HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE TO CITRIX - Please contact your company's IT support team before following these steps: Option 1 1. Open Citrix Workspace app and tap 'Settings' and then 'Report Issue'. 2. Click on Advanced, choose Location as File & Console, Log Level as Verbose, click on the back arrow. 3. Type in a description of the issue and click Share. Choose your Email app. This will generate a log file attached to the draft email. 4. Send the email to your company's IT support team. Option 2 1. In the App Store, go to Citrix Workspace 2. Tap 'Reviews' and then tap 'App Support' found at the bottom right of the screen. 3. This launches the Citrix support forum where you can review reported issues OR 4. To report issues, tap the menu icon and create an account first.

About

Northbridge NetConnect

Access your office desktop and critical business applications securely from any device. This solution provides a seamless window to your work environment, allowing you to print files remotely with a simple process. Stay connected to your office resources from anywhere, ensuring business continuity.

Highlights
  • Remote desktop access
  • Secure access to business applications
  • HTML5-based client for cross-device compatibility
  • Streamlined two-click printing
  • Support for Swiftpoint GT mouse on iOS
  • Endpoint security features
Features
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NetConnect enables you to work from anywhere, using your device of choice. Thanks to our HTML5 based client, the user experience is beautiful & responsive across any browser or mobile device. NetConnect provides a window to your office environment, enabling secure access to your desktop & critical business applications. With NetConnect, you can print files from your mobile device to ANY local printer using our streamlined two-click printing process. Never again will your office be more than arm’s length away with NetConnect enabling your files & business critical applications simply & securely. NetConnect also fully supports the Swiftpoint GT mouse for enhanced productivity on iPad and iPhone devices. REQUIREMENTS: Server-side Mobility solution running NetConnect version 8.1 or later. Check your network administrator to ensure compatibility. With the Northbridge Secure Mobility products, you can quickly and securely reach virtually any application or desktop in today’s IT environment from anywhere using your mobile device - Windows Remote Desktop services, MyDesktop remote desktop access and other RDP applications. Robust features including comprehensive endpoint security, advanced security zone authentication and policy engine, ensure secure access for employees, business partners, customers and suppliers by efficiently controlling what information can be reached. The Northbridge Secure Systems Mobility products deliver identity-based application access and extensive endpoint security ensuring thoroughly validated users only see what they are authorized to see.

Screenshots

Citrix Workspace3 screens
Northbridge NetConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Northbridge NetConnect at 100% against Citrix Workspace's 49%. Northbridge NetConnect also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Citrix Workspace's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Citrix Workspace holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citrix Workspace has 6.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Citrix Workspace's written reviews are positive against 100% of Northbridge NetConnect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Citrix Workspace ships an update monthly, Northbridge NetConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Citrix Workspace versus Northbridge NetConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCitrix WorkspaceNorthbridge NetConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6.4K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.4K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCitrix Systems, Inc.Northbridge Secure Systems Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Citrix Workspace

All ratings6,392 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative42.4%

Northbridge NetConnect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Citrix Workspace

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor position issues when zoomed in
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working properly
  • Frequent disconnections and login failures
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13 and newer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full mouse and trackpad support
  • Improved keyboard integration
  • Better external display support
  • Microphone and camera access

Northbridge NetConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Citrix Workspace

No in-app purchases

None

Northbridge NetConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Citrix Workspace free?
Citrix Workspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northbridge NetConnect free?
Northbridge NetConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Citrix Workspace or Northbridge NetConnect?
Citrix Workspace is rated higher. Citrix Workspace averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Northbridge NetConnect averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Citrix Workspace or Northbridge NetConnect have ads?
Neither Citrix Workspace nor Northbridge NetConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Citrix Workspace or Northbridge NetConnect?
Citrix Workspace ships an update monthly, and Northbridge NetConnect every 2 months. Most recently, Citrix Workspace was updated on September 29, 2026 and Northbridge NetConnect on June 11, 2026.

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