Check Point Capsule Connect vs Windows App Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check Point Capsule Connect
This app provides secure access to corporate resources via a VPN tunnel on your iPhone and iPad. It encrypts all transmitted data to your company network without requiring extra steps. Connect to your organization's network for seamless access to business applications.
- Secure VPN tunnel to corporate resources
- Supports SSL and IPSec
- Multiple authentication methods
- Persistent VPN connection
- Automatic connection on demand
- QR code or URL for easy setup
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Securely Access all your corporate resources from your iPhone and iPad through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel. As you launch business applications such as RDP, VoIP or any other app on your Apple mobile device, all transmitted data to corporate is encrypted, without any additional actions required by you. This application connects to a Check Point Security Gateway. Please contact your security Administrator for first-time setup. For an SSL VPN Portal application please download the “Check Point Capsule Workspace” Administrators: Deployment details are available on the support site: http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk69540 Application Features • Securely connect to corporate resources from your iPhone and iPad with a full layer-3 VPN tunnel • Supports SSL and IPSec (including visitor mode) • Authentication methods: user/password, user certificate, challenge/response, one time password tokens • VPN Connection persistency upon device roaming • “On demand” automatic connection establishment upon access to corporate resources • Scan a QR code or click a URL for a 1-step first-time-configuration • API for external applications To learn more about Check Point Capsule visit http://www.checkpoint.com/capsule/ About Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. is a world-wide leader in Network and Endpoint Security. Visit www.checkpoint.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 Check Point Capsule Connect's 3.1. Windows App Mobile also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 35) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Check Point Capsule 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.8K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Check Point Capsule Connect's written reviews are positive against 35% of Windows App Mobile's.
Check Point Capsule Connect ships an update every 2 months, Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check Point Capsule Connect | Windows App Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (35 ratings) | 4.2 (7.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | 34.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — 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 | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
Check Point Capsule Connect
Windows App Mobile
Bugs and requests
Check Point Capsule Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Check Point Capsule Connect
No in-app purchases
Windows App Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Check Point Capsule Connect free?
Is Windows App Mobile free?
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