Comparison

R1 vs Citrix Secure Web

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

Head to head
About

R1

Access your company's files, applications, and desktops remotely. This app allows for productive work on any device, provided your organization uses Citrix. Get started by contacting your IT department.

Highlights
  • Access enterprise files
  • Run applications remotely
  • Connect to desktops
  • Work on any device
  • Secure remote access
Features
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R1 lets you access your enterprise files, applications, 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 favorite device from wherever you are. Just ask your IT department how to get started. HOW TO USE R1 1. Open Citrix Receiver and tap Add Account. 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. HOW TO REPORT AN ISSUE TO CITRIX - Please contact your company's IT support team before following these steps: Option 1 1. Open R1and tap 'Settings' and then 'Support'. 2. Tap 'Request Help from Support'; This generates an email with log file. 3. Send the email to your company's IT support team. Option 2 1. In the App Store, go to R1 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

Citrix Secure Web

A secure mobile web browser designed for business use, enabling access to the internet and corporate intranets with single sign-on. It offers features like pop-up blocking and secure file downloads, integrating with other enterprise tools.

Highlights
  • Single sign-on
  • Secure intranet access
  • Block pop-ups
  • Secure file downloads
  • Desktop mode rendering
  • Offline page downloads
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Citrix Secure Web is a simple, yet robust mobile web browser that does the job. Keeps you connected. Securely. On the go. Be it an enterprise or a BYOD program, you can confidently turn your mobile device into a business tool – Access the Internet and your corporate intranet though single sign-on. The app works seamlessly with Citrix Secure Mail and Citrix QuickEdit. With Citrix Endpoint Management, you can also manage the app with security policies that suit your organization's needs.   Features: • Single sign-on • Bookmarks for favorite pages • Ability to search using Find in page • Split-screen support • Rendering webpages in desktop mode • Ability to download files securely • Ability to block pop-ups • Ability to download offline pages • Secure intranet access   Got feedback or requests for new features or enhancements? Write to cemmobileapps@cloud.com. Thanks for using our app!

Screenshots

R14 screens
Citrix Secure Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Citrix Secure Web at 4.7 against R1's 2.5. Citrix Secure Web also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 8). R1's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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

Citrix Secure Web holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citrix Secure Web has 1.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of R1's written reviews are positive against 90% of Citrix Secure Web's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R1 ships an update every 6 weeks, Citrix Secure Web every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
R1 versus Citrix Secure Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR1Citrix Secure Web
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCitrixCitrix Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

R1

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

Citrix Secure Web

All ratings1,687 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

R1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Citrix Secure Web

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with opening PDF attachments
  • Problems with accessing certain websites or web features
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between email and web

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to open links in native apps
  • More customization options
  • Improved search and organization of emails
  • Integration with personal email/calendar accounts

In-app purchases

None

R1

No in-app purchases

None

Citrix Secure Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R1 free?
R1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Citrix Secure Web free?
Citrix Secure Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, R1 or Citrix Secure Web?
Citrix Secure Web is rated higher. R1 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Citrix Secure Web averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.
Do R1 or Citrix Secure Web have ads?
Neither R1 nor Citrix Secure Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R1 or Citrix Secure Web?
R1 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Citrix Secure Web every 3 months. Most recently, R1 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Citrix Secure Web on October 11, 2026.

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