Comparison

iValidate™ vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

iValidate™

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
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iValidate™ provides the ability to process real-time campus card transactions from virtually anywhere. Through real-time integration with your campus card transaction system, iValidate™ eliminates the need to run power and data cables, rely on printed lists or take chances with off-line or manually processed transactions. iValidate™ is ideal for many types of functions including tracking attendance at athletic and campus events, verifying student enrollment status, deducting a meal plan for a picnic on the Quad and accepting campus card payments for student fundraisers. FEATURES ----------------------------- · Compatible with iOS 9 or later · Magstripe reader and optional barcode scanner available · WiFi and Cellular connectivity · Multiple tender functions for payments and validation · Onscreen and audible transaction responses · Electronic receipts can be emailed after each transaction · Sales, patron count and transaction history reporting · User levels for transaction processing, reporting and settings · Utilizes industry standard data encryption methods · Online and offline functionality · User installable and configurable · No additional server required

About

GlobalProtect™

This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users by connecting to an enterprise gateway. It automatically adapts to your location to ensure optimal performance and allows for secure work outside the office. Administrators can configure various VPN modes for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Support for BYOD
  • Automatic best gateway discovery
  • Manual gateway selection
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication support
Features
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GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal performance for all users and their traffic, without requiring any effort from the user. This allows users to work safely and effectively at locations outside of the traditional office. Before installing this app, please check with your IT department to ensure that your organization has enabled a GlobalProtect gateway subscription on the firewall. Features: Automatic VPN connection using iOS VPN On-Demand Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN Automatic discovery of best available gateway Manual gateway selection capability Connection over IPSec or SSL Integration with MDM for easy provisioning Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases Full benefits of the native iOS experience with integrated notifications Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely Requirements: Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1 and above Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for iOS. Supported on iOS 10 and later releases

Screenshots

iValidate™2 screens
GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iValidate™ at 5.0 against GlobalProtect™'s 4.4. iValidate™ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). GlobalProtect™'s advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

iValidate™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iValidate™ ships an update every 5 months, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iValidate™ versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriValidate™GlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews—16.5% of reviews
Number of ratings42.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransact Campus, LLCPalo Alto Networks

Customer experience

iValidate™

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlobalProtect™

All ratings2,713 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative72.5%

Bugs and requests

iValidate™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GlobalProtect™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 15 and newer
  • "Missing required input parameters" error
  • Fails to connect with certain authentication methods
  • Stuck in "connecting" state, requires reinstall

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple portal support
  • Ability to save server addresses
  • Support for hardware security keys
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Improved compatibility with newer OS versions

In-app purchases

None

iValidate™

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iValidate™ free?
iValidate™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iValidate™ or GlobalProtect™?
iValidate™ is rated higher. iValidate™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.
Do iValidate™ or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither iValidate™ nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iValidate™ or GlobalProtect™?
iValidate™ ships an update every 5 months, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, iValidate™ was updated on September 8, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on September 25, 2026.

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