# VIP Access for iPad vs Tableau Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Tableau Mobile at 4.6 against VIP Access for iPad's 1.6. Tableau Mobile also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 69) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). VIP Access for iPad's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (12 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tableau Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tableau Mobile has 2.8K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of VIP Access for iPad's written reviews are positive against 26% of Tableau Mobile's.

VIP Access for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Tableau Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIP Access for iPad | Tableau Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-access-for-ipad/id417945456/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableau-mobile/id434633927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **25.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 17 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broadcom Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497585038) | [Tableau Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434633930) |

## What reviewers say

### VIP Access for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vip-access-for-ipad/id417945456)

Enhance your online security with strong, two-factor authentication for your accounts. Generate one-time security codes or approve login requests via push notifications. Protect your transactions and sensitive data across numerous participating websites and services.

**Highlights:** Strong two-factor authentication, Generate one-time security codes, Approve logins via push notification, QR code scanning for security codes, Supports Touch ID and Face ID, Offline code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on iPhone
- 👍 Does the job (sometimes)
- 👍 Easy setup with PayPal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Error 3101 on iPad
- 🐛 No landscape mode on iPad
- 🐛 Poor iPad optimization
- 🐛 Unresponsive support
- 🐛 Out of sync on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Error 3101 on iPad
- App icon turns into black square on iPhone
- App crashes or becomes unusable after updates
- Unable to activate
- Credentials lost after update

**Requested features**

- Resizable app windows on iPadOS
- Support for iPad landscape mode
- Add copy button for codes
- Option for PIN code to open app
- Support for multiple credentials


### Tableau Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableau-mobile/id434633927)

Access and interact with your business dashboards and data from anywhere. Explore visualizations, find insights, and answer questions on the go with an intuitive mobile experience. Requires a Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud account.

**Highlights:** Interactive data previews, Offline access to data, Favorite dashboards, Intuitive dashboard navigation, Data interaction for insights

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔒 Authentication and security issues
- 📱 Poor mobile experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Data not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Improved mobile optimization
- Ability to download reports
- Support for multiple servers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIP Access for iPad free?

VIP Access for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tableau Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIP Access for iPad or Tableau Mobile?

Tableau Mobile is rated higher. VIP Access for iPad averages 1.6 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Tableau Mobile averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do VIP Access for iPad or Tableau Mobile have ads?

Neither VIP Access for iPad nor Tableau Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIP Access for iPad or Tableau Mobile?

VIP Access for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Tableau Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, VIP Access for iPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tableau Mobile on October 24, 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.*