Comparison

CIP Reporting Mobile vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

CIP Reporting Mobile

Capture critical business data on the go, with or without an internet connection. Store information offline and sync automatically when back online, freeing you from complex networking needs for real-time documentation.

Highlights
  • Offline data capture
  • Online data capture
  • Real-time documentation
  • Automatic data syncing
  • Pre-configured forms
Features
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The new CIP Reporting mobile app is here! Capture critical data on the go -- whether you're offline or in the office. The CIP Reporting mobile application allows you to capture forms both offline and online. In the case of being offline the data is stored and sent back once you are back online. The CIP Reporting mobile application frees you of complex networking requirements while on the go enabling you to work and document in real-time on location! You can install and use this app for free with a set of pre-configured forms by entering your email address and then opting for the demo option. The demonstration mode will allow you to complete any of the pre-defined forms available which will be emailed to your email address. You can learn more about CIP Reporting at https://www.cipreporting.com.

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

CIP Reporting Mobile2 screens
GlobalProtect™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CIP Reporting Mobile at 100% against GlobalProtect™'s 16%. CIP Reporting Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). GlobalProtect™'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). 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

CIP Reporting Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CIP Reporting Mobile's written reviews are positive against 16% of GlobalProtect™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CIP Reporting Mobile ships an update every 4 months, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CIP Reporting Mobile versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCIP Reporting MobileGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppendio Inc.Palo Alto Networks

Customer experience

CIP Reporting Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlobalProtect™

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

Bugs and requests

CIP Reporting Mobile

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

CIP Reporting Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CIP Reporting Mobile free?
CIP Reporting Mobile 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, CIP Reporting Mobile or GlobalProtect™?
CIP Reporting Mobile is rated higher. CIP Reporting Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GlobalProtect™ averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.
Do CIP Reporting Mobile or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither CIP Reporting Mobile nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CIP Reporting Mobile or GlobalProtect™?
CIP Reporting Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, CIP Reporting Mobile was updated on November 1, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on November 3, 2026.

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