Comparison

OpManager 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

OpManager

This mobile application provides remote access to an on-premises network monitoring server. It allows data center administrators to view device performance, troubleshoot faults, and manage alarms from their Apple devices. The app offers real-time notifications and quick access to critical IT infrastructure information.

Highlights
  • View network devices by category, group, and type
  • Monitor alarms and their causes
  • Identify down devices and associated alarms
  • Search and view device details and status
  • Perform network tests (Ping, Traceroute)
  • Manage alarms (acknowledge, clear, delete)
  • Receive push notifications for events
Features
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You need to run ManageEngine OpManager server to work with this app. OpManager is complete, end-to-end network monitoring software that offers advanced fault and performance management functionalities across critical IT resources such as routers, WAN links, switches, firewalls, VoIP call paths, physical servers, virtual servers, domain controllers, and other IT infrastructure devices. You are only able to access your machine setup using this app if you're already running OpManager on-premises, and you can use this app to access the machine setup from your Apple device (iPad and iPhone). This app helps data center administrators stay connected to their IT and access it from anywhere, anytime. It offers quick access to the OpManager on-premises tool to view the performance of devices and troubleshoot faults instantly. This app is not stand-alone. Features Lists all the devices in your network based on category, groups, business view, type, vendor, apps, protocol, severity. Lists alarm and their causes based on the time and severity (Critical, Attention, Trouble, Service Down) Lists all the down devices and their corresponding alarms in your network Search for a particular device in your network and know its detail and status Perform Test Monitor, Ping, Traceroute, and Workflow actions on devices Perform actions such as Clear Alarm, Acknowledge Alarm, Delete Alarm, Suppress Alarms, and Add Notes on alarms Push notifications for getting timely notifications on events that are generated in the OpManager server With the help of Siri Shortcuts, execute actions to show a list of down devices, and filter alarms based on severity, category, time, acknowledged/unacknowledged Home screen widgets to have a quick overview of alarms, down devices. Applications Manager Plugin support Ping Tools and Address Monitoring Tools Support for Https AD and SAML authentication support. Compatible with OpManager and OpManager plus versions 12400 and later. Want to try OpManager on-premises? https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/download.html?appstore

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

OpManager4 screens
GlobalProtect Legacy1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpManager at 4.6 against GlobalProtect Legacy's 2.9. OpManager also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). GlobalProtect Legacy's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OpManager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of OpManager's written reviews are positive against 25% of GlobalProtect Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpManager ships an update every 11 days, GlobalProtect Legacy every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpManager versus GlobalProtect Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpManagerGlobalProtect Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (129 ratings) — better2.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationPalo Alto Networks

Customer experience

OpManager

All ratings129 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

GlobalProtect Legacy

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

Bugs and requests

OpManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
Show 4 more
  • 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

None

OpManager

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpManager free?
OpManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect Legacy free?
GlobalProtect Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpManager or GlobalProtect Legacy?
OpManager is rated higher. OpManager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while GlobalProtect Legacy averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.
Do OpManager or GlobalProtect Legacy have ads?
Neither OpManager nor GlobalProtect Legacy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpManager or GlobalProtect Legacy?
OpManager ships an update every 11 days, and GlobalProtect Legacy every 3 months. Most recently, OpManager was updated on October 15, 2026 and GlobalProtect Legacy on October 15, 2026.

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