Comparison

Replicon CloudClock vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

Replicon CloudClock

This app transforms an iPad into an employee time clock, simplifying time collection and enhancing accuracy. It offers features like ID card scanning for clocking in/out and photo capture to prevent buddy punching, integrating seamlessly with cloud-based attendance software.

Highlights
  • Employee time clock on iPad
  • ID card scanning for clock-in/out
  • Photo capture for punch-in verification
  • Seamless integration with TimeAttend
  • Supports different shifts and employee types
  • Advanced reporting capabilities
Features
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Replicon CloudClock is a employee time clock app that simplifies employee time collection while improving accuracy and reducing time theft. It is a superior alternative to traditional hardware time clocks. The CloudClock app can be easily installed on your iPad to convert it into an accurate time capture device that works seamlessly with Replicon’s TimeAttend product. Easy Punch IN and OUT Your employees can clock in and out on the iPad by scanning personalized ID cards in front of the camera. Their time entries are instantly synchronized with Replicon's cloud based Time & Attendance product. Versatile solution The same device can be used to support different shifts and employee types, transferring time to different activities and monitoring which employees are in. Buddy Punch proof Device automatically takes a picture of who is logging-in which enables the running of a photo audit to look at the history of employee “punch-ins," deterring buddy punching. Reporting & security TimeAttend works seamlessly with CloudClock and enables advanced reporting capability, while robust security ensures that users only see relevant information.

About

GlobalProtect™

This app provides secure network connectivity for mobile users, allowing them to access enterprise resources safely from outside the office. It automatically connects to the best available gateway for optimal performance and security.

Highlights
  • Automatic VPN connection
  • Remote Access VPN support
  • Per App VPN mode
  • Automatic gateway discovery
  • IPSec or SSL connection
  • MDM integration
  • Two-factor authentication
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

GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against Replicon CloudClock's 2.0. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Replicon CloudClock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Replicon CloudClock ships an update every 5 weeks, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Replicon CloudClock versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReplicon CloudClockGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings42.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeltek, Inc.Palo Alto Networks

Customer experience

Replicon CloudClock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

GlobalProtect™

All ratings2,785 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative72.8%

Bugs and requests

Replicon CloudClock

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

Replicon CloudClock

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Replicon CloudClock free?
Replicon CloudClock 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, Replicon CloudClock or GlobalProtect™?
GlobalProtect™ is rated higher. Replicon CloudClock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Replicon CloudClock or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither Replicon CloudClock nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Replicon CloudClock or GlobalProtect™?
Replicon CloudClock ships an update every 5 weeks, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, Replicon CloudClock was updated on November 1, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on November 6, 2026.

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