Comparison

MVSOC vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

MVSOC

This application extends physical security management capabilities to mobile devices. It allows for real-time monitoring of security personnel, incident reporting, and patrol route management. Enhance operational efficiency and data capture for security and compliance functions.

Highlights
  • Real-time officer location monitoring with GPS
  • Incident report creation and data recording
  • Automated patrol route management
  • Dispatch reception and acknowledgment
  • Access to standard operating procedures
Features
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D3 Security Management Systems Inc. is a software company which develops and supports the most advanced Incident Reporting, Investigation, Case Management, Computer Aided Dispatch, Security Post Orders and Security Guard Tour Patrol Systems on the market. D3 Security’s products are designed to manage Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions of organizations. D3 Security’s MVSOC (Mobile Virtual Security Operation Center) is a real-time physical security software technology designed to manage officer presence and capture all of the data from day-to-day security operations. The data is then used to identify incident hotspots, allocate resources, manage assets and facilities, and optimize physical security operations. Extend vSOC’s functionality to your mobile devices to increase productivity and efficiency. This application enables you to access all of the Guard Tour functionalities on your mobile Apple devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad). D3 MVSOC automatically collect officers latitude/longitude after they login with GPS background feature turned on. This way supervisor would be able to monitor officers location in front end using geofence feature. Features: . Collect officer lat/lng with GPS on in background, so supervisor can monitor officers location in front end using geofence feature . To check MAP feature, login MVSOC, click 'IR' icon located in bottom, then '+' sign in upper right to create a new IR . Click '^' besides 'General' in the bottom, user can select 'MAP' from the list to check current location. . Create incident reports, and record information from the scene . Perform one or more patrol routes with a series of predetermined checkpoints . Receive and acknowledge dispatches . Access organization’s standard operating procedures and instructional documents. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Requirements: Internet Connection via Wi-Fi or Cellular Data, GPS on in background Instruction to set up for the first time use: 1. Launch MVSOC and follow the setup wizard 2. Use the Admin account username and password to get the Web Service URL, or manually set the URL 3. Login MVSOC 4. Select a site from the site list   For further information, please visit www.d3security.com or contact support@d3security.com

About

GlobalProtect™

This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users by connecting to an enterprise gateway. It automatically adapts to your location to ensure optimal performance and allows for secure work outside the office. Administrators can configure various VPN modes for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Support for BYOD
  • Automatic best gateway discovery
  • Manual gateway selection
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication support
Features
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GlobalProtect for iOS connects to a GlobalProtect gateway on a Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall to allow mobile users to benefit from enterprise security protection. Enterprise administrator can configure the same app to connect in either Always-On VPN, Remote Access VPN or Per App VPN mode. The app automatically adapts to the end user’s location and connects the user to the best available gateway in order to deliver optimal 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 using iOS VPN On-Demand Support for BYOD with Remote Access VPN and App Level VPN Automatic discovery of best available gateway Manual gateway selection capability Connection over IPSec or SSL Integration with MDM for easy provisioning Support for changing an expired AD/RADIUS password when the user connects remotely Support for 2 Factor One Time Password based Authentication using RADIUS, SAML Support for other PAN-OS authentication methods, including LDAP, Client Certificates, and Local User Databases Full benefits of the native iOS experience with integrated notifications Capability for enterprises to enable users to use any app securely Requirements: Supported on Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls running PAN-OS 7.1, 8.0, 8.1 and above Requires a GlobalProtect gateway subscription installed on the Palo Alto Networks firewall in order to enable support for GlobalProtect app for iOS. Supported on iOS 10 and later releases

Screenshots

MVSOC2 screens
GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against MVSOC's 3.0. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). MVSOC's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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

GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MVSOC versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVSOCGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.4% of reviews
Number of ratings22.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD3 SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC.Palo Alto Networks

Customer experience

MVSOC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

GlobalProtect™

All ratings2,772 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative72.6%

Bugs and requests

MVSOC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GlobalProtect™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 15 and newer
  • "Missing required input parameters" error
  • Fails to connect with certain authentication methods
  • Stuck in "connecting" state, requires reinstall

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple portal support
  • Ability to save server addresses
  • Support for hardware security keys
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Improved compatibility with newer OS versions

In-app purchases

None

MVSOC

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MVSOC free?
MVSOC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MVSOC or GlobalProtect™?
GlobalProtect™ is rated higher. MVSOC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.
Do MVSOC or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither MVSOC nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVSOC or GlobalProtect™?
MVSOC ships an update every 3 months, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, MVSOC was updated on October 21, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on October 22, 2026.

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