Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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).

Screenshots

Check Point Capsule Connect4 screens
Windows App Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Check Point Capsule Connect versus Windows App Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck Point Capsule ConnectWindows App Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (35 ratings)4.2 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews34.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB199 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.Microsoft Corporation

Customer experience

Check Point Capsule Connect

All ratings35 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative68.8%

Windows App Mobile

All ratings7,798 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews705 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral15.9%
Negative49.4%

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

None

Check Point Capsule Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Windows App Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Check Point Capsule Connect free?
Check Point Capsule Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Windows App Mobile free?
Windows App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Check Point Capsule Connect or Windows App Mobile?
Windows App Mobile is rated higher. Check Point Capsule Connect averages 3.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Windows App Mobile averages 4.2 from 7.8K ratings.
Do Check Point Capsule Connect or Windows App Mobile have ads?
Neither Check Point Capsule Connect nor Windows App Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Check Point Capsule Connect or Windows App Mobile?
Check Point Capsule Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Windows App Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Check Point Capsule Connect was updated on September 20, 2026 and Windows App Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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