# MobileHMI vs FortiClient

The clearest difference is rating: MobileHMI at 4.0 against FortiClient's 2.9. MobileHMI also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). FortiClient's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MobileHMI holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FortiClient has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MobileHMI ships an update every 9 months, FortiClient every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileHMI | FortiClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilehmi/id663784785/reviews)** | [2.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient/id1474294106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/663784788) | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileHMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilehmi/id663784785)

Access and control industrial automation applications remotely. View real-time data, alarms, and trends. Customize layouts for intuitive control of operational conditions from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote access to industrial automation, Real-time data and trend viewing, Alarm monitoring and acknowledgment, Asset navigation and drill-down, Customizable graphic layouts, Control operations remotely

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FortiClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient/id1474294106)

Securely connect your device to a corporate network and protect against web threats. Offers VPN connectivity, web filtering, and multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** SSLVPN and IPsec connectivity, Web filtering for malicious sites, 2-factor authentication, Centralized management, VPN always-up support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Autoconnect fixed in v8.0
- ✅ Works for ZTNA and VPN
- ✅ Fixed SSO port issue
- ✅ Works when planned correctly

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ VPN impossible to turn on
- ❌ Cannot save password
- ❌ Poor reliability on iPhone
- ❌ Slows or blocks other apps/browsers
- ❌ DNS resolving does not work

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot turn VPN on after update
- Cannot save password
- App switches to French language unexpectedly
- DNS resolving does not work (requires IP addresses)
- App consistently disconnects and takes long to reconnect

**Requested features**

- Update old app pictures
- Implement menu bar icon for easier interaction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileHMI free?

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

### Is FortiClient free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MobileHMI or FortiClient?

MobileHMI is rated higher. MobileHMI averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FortiClient averages 2.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do MobileHMI or FortiClient have ads?

Neither MobileHMI nor FortiClient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobileHMI or FortiClient?

MobileHMI ships an update every 9 months, and FortiClient every 2 months. Most recently, MobileHMI was updated on November 1, 2026 and FortiClient on November 3, 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.*