SonicWall Mobile Connect vs Windows App Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SonicWall Mobile Connect
Access corporate and academic resources securely from anywhere. This app provides network-level access to critical applications like email and virtual desktops through encrypted SSL VPN connections.
- Encrypted SSL VPN connections
- Full network-level access
- Access to corporate resources
- Access to academic resources
- Remote access to applications
- Virtual desktop access
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SonicWall Mobile Connect™ provides users full network-level access to corporate and academic resources over encrypted SSL VPN connections. The client provides anytime, anywhere access to critical applications such as email, virtual desktop sessions and other macOS applications. REQUIREMENTS: SonicWall Mobile Connect is a free app, but requires a concurrent user license on one of the following SonicWall solutions in order to function properly: • SonicWall Next-Generation Firewall appliances including the TZ, NSA, and SuperMassive running SonicOS 5.8.1.0 or higher. • Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series appliances, formerly called SonicWALL Secure Remote Access (SRA), running 10.2 or higher. • Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances, formerly called E-Class Secure Remote Access (SRA), running 12.4 or higher. For more information on SonicWall Secure Mobile Access and Next-Generation Firewall solutions, please visit www.sonicwall.com.
Windows App Mobile
Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.
- Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktops
- Access managed resources
- Remote Desktop Gateway support
- Connection management and favorites
- Audio and video streaming
- Device redirection (folders, clipboard, microphone, camera)
- External monitor support
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Windows App Mobile for iOS and iPadOS (previously named Remote Desktop Mobile) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services. Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App Mobile and connect to your Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice. GET STARTED • Learn more about the features of Windows App Mobile at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp. • Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup. KEY FEATURES • Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server. • Access managed resources published by your admin. • Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway. • Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs. • Audio and video streaming. • Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras. • Connect your iPhone or iPad to an external monitor. • Easily switch between Entra accounts. • Dynamically switch between Portrait and Landscape mode. By downloading Windows App Mobile, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Windows App Mobile at 4.2 against SonicWall Mobile Connect's 2.1. Windows App Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 143). SonicWall Mobile Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Windows App Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.9K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SonicWall Mobile Connect's written reviews are positive against 35% of Windows App Mobile's.
SonicWall Mobile Connect ships an update every 6 months, Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SonicWall Mobile Connect | Windows App Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (143 ratings) | 4.2 (7.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 | 7.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #147 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SonicWall Inc. | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
SonicWall Mobile Connect
Windows App Mobile
User reviews
SonicWall Mobile Connect
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well
- 🚀 Easy to configure and use
- 🔒 Reliable connection
- 🔒 Secure access to company resources
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 16/iPadOS 16
- 🐛 Frequent disconnects or inability to connect
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 2FA/MFA
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
Windows App Mobile
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
- 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
- 🚀 Reliable connections
- 👍 Great integration with Windows
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
Room to improve
- 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
Bugs and requests
SonicWall Mobile Connect
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cannot select domain when configuring connection
- Endless 'Connecting' state with no ability to connect
- Incompatibility with latest iOS/iPadOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to view logs directly in the app
- Support for multiple VPN connections/servers
- Improved stability and reliability
Windows App Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- Keyboard not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- Resolution and scaling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices
Requested features
5 requests- Full screen support for external monitors
- Ability to save/sync connection profiles
- Support for multiple monitors and remote apps
- Improved keyboard functionality (F-keys, shortcuts)
- Better mouse/trackpad support (right-click, scrolling)
In-app purchases
SonicWall Mobile Connect
No in-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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