Comparison

Octave Attune EAM Connected vs GlobalProtect™

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

Head to head
About

Octave Attune EAM Connected

This mobile application enables organizations to manage work orders, materials, inspections, and asset inventory directly from an iPad. A stable network connection is essential for its operation, and compatibility depends on a specific HxGN EAM version.

Highlights
  • Work Management
  • Materials Management
  • Inspections
  • Checklist functionality
  • Asset Inventory
Features
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"Octave Attune EAM Connected" app (formerly "HxGN EAM Mobile Connected") allows organizations to perform functions such as Work Management, Materials Management, Inspections, Checklist, Asset Inventory and more on iPad. Network connection is always required to use this App. Specific Octave Attune EAM version is required to work with this App. Network connection is required for the app. A database script may be required to support certain version of Octave Attune EAM. Contract Octave Attune EAM Support for more details. Note: By downloading this mobile application, You acknowledge to reading and agreeing to the corresponding end user license agreement.

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 review sentiment: Octave Attune EAM Connected at 33% against GlobalProtect™'s 16%. GlobalProtect™'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octave Attune EAM Connected ships an update every 2 months, GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Octave Attune EAM Connected versus GlobalProtect™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctave Attune EAM ConnectedGlobalProtect™
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntergraph CorporationPalo Alto Networks

Customer experience

Octave Attune EAM Connected

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

GlobalProtect™

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

Bugs and requests

Octave Attune EAM Connected

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

Octave Attune EAM Connected

No in-app purchases

None

GlobalProtect™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Octave Attune EAM Connected free?
Octave Attune EAM Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlobalProtect™ free?
GlobalProtect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Octave Attune EAM Connected or GlobalProtect™ have ads?
Neither Octave Attune EAM Connected nor GlobalProtect™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octave Attune EAM Connected or GlobalProtect™?
Octave Attune EAM Connected ships an update every 2 months, and GlobalProtect™ every 3 months. Most recently, Octave Attune EAM Connected was updated on November 3, 2026 and GlobalProtect™ on November 3, 2026.

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