Comparison

ITmanager.net vs GlobalProtect Legacy

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

Head to head
About

ITmanager.net

Remotely monitor and manage a wide range of network devices and services, including servers, virtual machines, and cloud environments. Offers comprehensive control over Windows, Active Directory, VMware, and more, with real-time notifications and network tools.

Highlights
  • Remote server monitoring
  • Windows, AD, VMware management
  • Cloud environment control (AWS)
  • Network device management
  • Real-time notifications
  • Network diagnostic tools
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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The IT Manager app allows remote network monitoring and management of VMware, Windows, Active Directory, SQL Server, MySQL, iLO, iDRAC, Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, XenServer, Microsoft Exchange, Hyper-V, SSH, Telnet, Amazon Web Services (AWS), RDP, VNC, Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), routers, switches and almost any network device. The IT Manager app also supports the Apple Watch! See a server dashboard of monitoring data in our Apple Watch App and receive server downtime notifications directly to your Apple Watch. --- FEATURES --- Windows Servers: Shutdown & Reboot, System Information, Windows Services, RDP, Event Logs, File Explorer, PowerShell Command Prompt, Task Manager, DHCP Manager, DNS Manager, Shared Folders, Task Scheduler, Printers, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), WSUS, Windows Updates, User Sessions, and Local Users & Groups. Active Directory: Manage Users, Groups and Computers. Reset passwords, unlock accounts and much more. VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer: Start, Stop and Reset Virtual Machines. View Virtual Machine statuses and see screenshots. Connect to the Console. HP iLO & Dell iDRAC Management: See the System Health and all device information, power off, power on and reset systems as well as enable and disable the UID Identifier Lights. Change the One-time Boot option and see a screenshot of the server. Connect to the Remote Console. Microsoft Exchange: Create, Edit and Delete Mailboxes and Groups. SSH and Telnet: Connect to a remote terminal console to Unix, Mainframes or Routers and run any program or commands on the terminal. VNC, ARD & RDP: A full mobile suite of VNC, Windows RDP and Apple Remote Desktop clients. Connect to your computers, see the screen, control the mouse and keyboard. Amazon Web Services (AWS): View, analyze and instantly control your Amazon AWS environment. Remotely manage EC2, S3, IAM and Elastic Beanstalk. Google Workspace: Manage Users, Groups, Devices, Browsers, Domain and Reports. Reset Passwords. Citrix XenApp: Disconnect, Logout and Send Messages to sessions. Manage Applications, Machines and Delivery Groups. Office 365: Manage Users, Groups & Licenses Monitoring: Monitor servers for uptime with Ping, HTTP, TCP, SNMP, Windows CPU, Disk and Memory, get notified by Email, SMS, push, Apple Watch or PagerDuty. Network Tools: Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup, Whois, Subnet Calculator, Network Speedtest. Web Browser Management: Manage any web based User Interface such as routers, switches, network attached storage devices, printers. This includes routers and switches from Cisco, Netgear, Mikrotik, D-Link and Asus; NAS devices from IBM, EMC, NetApp, Synology and Netgear; printers from HP and more. Subscription Options: ITmanager.net includes a free 14 day trial of the ITmanager.net Service. After the trial you must purchase a subscription. The following subscription plans are available to purchase on a monthly basis: Lite - SSH, Telnet, VNC, RDP, ARD + 2 Monitors Standard - All Lite + Windows, Office 365, AWS, G Suite, 10 Monitors Professional - All Standard + Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer, Unlimited Monitors Enterprise - All Professional + HP iLO, Dell iDRAC, PagerDuty, Custom Management API and Custom Monitoring API Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month or year 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: http://www.itmanager.net/privacy/ Terms of Service: http://www.itmanager.net/terms/ Data collected in the app is used for account info, optional audit logs and app crash logging.

About

GlobalProtect Legacy

This app provides secure enterprise network access for mobile users, automatically connecting them to the optimal gateway for enhanced performance and protection. It allows employees to work effectively outside the office by extending corporate security to their devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Optimal gateway discovery
  • Manual gateway selection
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM configuration support
  • Multiple authentication methods
Features
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GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall allowing mobile users to benefit from the protection of enterprise security. The app automatically adapts to the end-user’s location and connects the user to the optimal gateway in order to deliver the best 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 via full support for iOS VPN On-Demand - Automatic discovery of optimal gateway - Manual gateway selection capability - Connect via IPSec or SSL - Supports configuration deployed via an MDM - Supports all of the existing PAN-OS authentication methods including Kerberos, RADIUS, LDAP, client certificates, and a local user database - Provides the full benefit of the native experience and allows users to securely use any app Requirements: - Network administrators; please contact your Palo Alto Networks sales representative or channel partner to add GlobalProtect gateway subscription to your firewalls in order to enable support for GlobalProtect for iOS. - Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 4.0, 4.1 and 5.0.

Screenshots

ITmanager.net4 screens
GlobalProtect Legacy1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ITmanager.net at 4.5 against GlobalProtect Legacy's 2.9. ITmanager.net also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (146 vs 39). GlobalProtect Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. ITmanager.net sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. GlobalProtect Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ITmanager.net holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ITmanager.net's written reviews are positive against 25% of GlobalProtect Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ITmanager.net versus GlobalProtect Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterITmanager.netGlobalProtect Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better2.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings146 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITmanager.net Inc.Palo Alto Networks

Customer experience

ITmanager.net

All ratings146 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative37.6%

GlobalProtect Legacy

All ratings39 ratings
Positive41.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative51.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative66.3%

User reviews

ITmanager.net

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive IT management from mobile device
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🔧 Extensive feature set (AD, ESXi, RDP, SSH, Google Apps)
  • 📱 Powerful remote administration capabilities
  • ⚡ Fast performance and smooth operation

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($25-100/month)
  • 📋 Subscription-only model (no one-time purchase)
  • 🚫 Misleading free trial without clear pricing disclosure
  • 🔒 Requires cloud account and external connectivity
  • ⚠️ Bait-and-switch marketing tactics

GlobalProtect Legacy

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Connects quickly and stably
  • 👍 Works well with desktop version
  • ✅ Easy to configure
  • 👍 Supports multiple gateways
  • 👍 Lightweight and stable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Auto-reconnect issues
  • 🐛 Cannot disable VPN easily
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 VPN profile remains after uninstalling

Bugs and requests

ITmanager.net

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when accessing iDRAC console
  • Freezes when loading services and server information
  • SSH connection crashes
  • Remote Desktop feature crashes
  • Setup loop with test messages
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  • Network scanning gets stuck
  • Sign-in button causes crashes
  • Slow performance with older vSphere versions
  • Inconsistent functionality across subscription tiers

Requested features

8 requests
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Standalone version without cloud requirement
  • Local network access without Private Network Connector
  • Lifetime license option
  • Pay-per-use pricing model
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  • Time-based usage pricing
  • VM property editing capabilities
  • VMware View support

GlobalProtect Legacy

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App does not open
  • App crashes on connect
  • App reconnects automatically after disconnecting
  • VPN profile remains after uninstalling
  • App crashes on second connect attempt
Show 5 more
  • Agent incompatible with 4G or 3G
  • App fades away after opening
  • Cannot turn off VPN
  • Gateway subscription required error
  • App won't open after first use

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add functionality to remove old VPN profiles
  • Add Touch ID support
  • Add invalid certificate warning option
  • Add a 'remember my password' switch
  • Add a button to change online status to disable
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  • Add option to disable VPN client
  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Fix credential saving issues
  • Allow disabling VPN connection when not needed

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ITmanager.net

Subscriptions4
  • Lite$5.991 Month
  • Standard$29.991 Month
  • Professional$58.991 Month
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  • Enterprise$119.991 Month
None

GlobalProtect Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ITmanager.net free?
ITmanager.net is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlobalProtect Legacy free?
GlobalProtect Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ITmanager.net or GlobalProtect Legacy?
ITmanager.net is rated higher. ITmanager.net averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while GlobalProtect Legacy averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.
Do ITmanager.net or GlobalProtect Legacy have ads?
Neither ITmanager.net nor GlobalProtect Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ITmanager.net or GlobalProtect Legacy?
ITmanager.net ships an update every 3 months, and GlobalProtect Legacy every 3 months. Most recently, ITmanager.net was updated on October 24, 2026 and GlobalProtect Legacy on October 22, 2026.

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