# iValidate™ vs Cisco Secure Client

The clearest difference is rating: iValidate™ at 5.0 against Cisco Secure Client's 3.9. iValidate™ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Cisco Secure Client's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

iValidate™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cisco Secure Client has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iValidate™ ships an update every 5 months, Cisco Secure Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iValidate™ | Cisco Secure Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivalidate-campus-validation/id426691158/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cisco-secure-client/id1135064690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transact Campus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478447789) | [Cisco](https://appshunter.io/developer/298844389) |

## What reviewers say

### iValidate™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivalidate-campus-validation/id426691158)

This app allows real-time processing of campus card transactions from any location. It integrates with existing campus card systems to track attendance, verify enrollment, and accept payments, eliminating the need for cables or manual processes.

**Highlights:** Real-time campus card transaction processing, Attendance tracking, Student enrollment verification, Campus card payments, Electronic receipts, Transaction history reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cisco Secure Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cisco-secure-client/id1135064690)

This application provides secure, encrypted network connectivity for mobile devices, enabling persistent access to corporate resources. It optimizes connections for various applications and traffic types, ensuring reliable access for users on the go.

**Highlights:** Encrypted network connectivity, Persistent corporate access, Optimized connection paths, Network roaming capability, Wide range of authentication options, Per-app VPN support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Secure VPN
- 👍 Works great on MacOS
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after update
- 🐛 Connection issues after update
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Disconnects when phone is locked
- 👎 Requires password entry every time

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect after update
- App crashes when selecting server
- Cannot import certificates
- Incompatible with iOS 12/13/14
- Disconnects frequently

**Requested features**

- Save password option
- Dark mode
- Face ID/Touch ID support
- Ability to change server/port


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iValidate™ free?

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

### Is Cisco Secure Client free?

Cisco Secure Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iValidate™ or Cisco Secure Client?

iValidate™ is rated higher. iValidate™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cisco Secure Client averages 3.9 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iValidate™ or Cisco Secure Client have ads?

Neither iValidate™ nor Cisco Secure Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iValidate™ or Cisco Secure Client?

iValidate™ ships an update every 5 months, and Cisco Secure Client every 3 months. Most recently, iValidate™ was updated on September 8, 2026 and Cisco Secure Client on September 26, 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.*