# Cloud Inventory vs Zscaler Client Connector

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Inventory at 3.0 against Zscaler Client Connector's 2.5. Cloud Inventory also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Zscaler Client Connector's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cloud Inventory holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zscaler Client Connector has 138 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

Cloud Inventory ships an update every 5 weeks, Zscaler Client Connector monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Inventory | Zscaler Client Connector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-inventory/id649074350/reviews)** | [2.5 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscaler-client-connector/id1216875274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **138** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Data Systems International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/649074353) | [Zscaler Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/604786384) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Inventory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-inventory/id649074350)

This mobile client connects to a Cloud Inventory Mobile Enterprise Platform Application Server. It requires a server connection to function and is designed for enterprise use.

**Highlights:** Mobile client for enterprise platform, Requires server connection, Enterprise data management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zscaler Client Connector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscaler-client-connector/id1216875274)

This application provides secure internet access and private access to corporate resources for mobile devices. It creates a secure tunnel to a cloud security platform, offering consistent security across devices without user intervention. It's designed for enterprise use with an active subscription.

**Highlights:** Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Private Access, Secure HTTP tunnel, Cloud security platform connection, One-step enrollment, MFA via SAML support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 🔒 Secure access to resources
- 🚀 Fast internet access
- 👍 Seamless operation
- 👍 Minimal battery impact (recent)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Connection issues (frequent disconnects)
- 🐛 App crashes (CarPlay)
- 🐛 Conflicts with other apps
- 🐛 VPN won't turn off

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks regular use items like Amazon Music
- Battery draining too fast
- Fails to connect multiple times
- iPhone behaving erratically after install
- Battery draining very fast and restarting frequently

**Requested features**

- Improve battery optimization
- Simplify VPN on/off controls
- Address backend issues
- Provide clearer error messages
- Improve app stability on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Inventory free?

Cloud Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zscaler Client Connector free?

Zscaler Client Connector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Inventory or Zscaler Client Connector?

Cloud Inventory is rated higher. Cloud Inventory averages 3.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Zscaler Client Connector averages 2.5 from 138 ratings.

### Do Cloud Inventory or Zscaler Client Connector have ads?

Neither Cloud Inventory nor Zscaler Client Connector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Inventory or Zscaler Client Connector?

Cloud Inventory ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zscaler Client Connector monthly. Most recently, Cloud Inventory was updated on October 3, 2026 and Zscaler Client Connector on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*