# Windows App Mobile vs FortiClient

The clearest difference is rating: Windows App Mobile at 4.2 against FortiClient's 2.9. Windows App Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 102). FortiClient's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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.

Windows App Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windows App Mobile has 7.8K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Windows App Mobile's written reviews are positive against 18% of FortiClient's.

Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, FortiClient every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windows App Mobile | FortiClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092/reviews)** | [2.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forticlient/id1474294106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | **34.8% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 199 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Fortinet](https://appshunter.io/developer/345361031) |

## What reviewers say

### Windows App Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windows-app-mobile/id714464092)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

**Highlights:** Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktops, Access managed resources, Remote Desktop Gateway support, Connection management and favorites, Audio and video streaming, Device redirection (folders, clipboard, microphone, camera), External monitor support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless remote desktop experience
- 👍 Smooth mouse and keyboard support
- 🚀 Reliable connections
- 👍 Great integration with Windows
- 🚀 Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues (no virtual keyboard, input problems)
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Resolution and scaling problems
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- 🐛 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues, especially over mobile data
- Resolution and scaling problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Full screen support for external monitors
- Ability to save/sync connection profiles
- Support for multiple monitors and remote apps
- Improved keyboard functionality (F-keys, shortcuts)
- Better mouse/trackpad support (right-click, scrolling)


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windows App Mobile free?

Windows App Mobile 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, Windows App Mobile or FortiClient?

Windows App Mobile is rated higher. Windows App Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while FortiClient averages 2.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do Windows App Mobile or FortiClient have ads?

Neither Windows App Mobile nor FortiClient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windows App Mobile or FortiClient?

Windows App Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and FortiClient every 2 months. Most recently, Windows App Mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and FortiClient on August 25, 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.*