Beam Smart Presence vs GlobalProtect™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beam Smart Presence
Control and navigate Beam or BeamPro telepresence robots remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This application allows for seamless operation of the telepresence system, enabling virtual presence in remote locations. Access detailed documentation and guides for optimal usage.
- Remote operation of Beam/BeamPro
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
- Telepresence system navigation
- Access to pilot application
- Documentation and guides
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Operate a Beam or BeamPro telepresence system from an iPhone or iPad. Drive a Beam or BeamPro using the Beam Pilot Application (https://suitabletech.com/). More information can be found over at https://suitabletech.com/documentation/pilot-guide/.
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.
- Automatic VPN connection
- Remote Access VPN support
- Per App VPN mode
- Automatic gateway discovery
- IPSec or SSL connection
- MDM integration
- Two-factor authentication
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlobalProtect™ at 4.4 against Beam Smart Presence's 1.8. GlobalProtect™ also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Beam Smart Presence's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 16%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlobalProtect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalProtect™ has 2.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Beam Smart Presence's written reviews are positive against 16% of GlobalProtect™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beam Smart Presence | GlobalProtect™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (17 ratings) | 4.4 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better | 16.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suitable Technologies | Palo Alto Networks |
Customer experience
Beam Smart Presence
GlobalProtect™
Bugs and requests
Beam Smart Presence
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
Beam Smart Presence
No in-app purchases
GlobalProtect™
No in-app purchases
