# ZeroTier One

> Virtual Ethernet networking for secure peer-to-peer connections on iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by ZeroTier, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerotier-one/id1084101492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZeroTier, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084101491)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.89/5 from 189 App Store ratings · 157 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerotier-one/id1084101492/reviews.md

## What is ZeroTier One?

ZeroTier One for iOS allows you to join ZeroTier virtual networks as VPN connections on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. ZeroTier creates secure peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks that work anywhere. Skip the VPN hassles. Connect hybrid clouds, remote teams, and IoT devices directly with no hardware required.


ZeroTier One provides virtual network endpoint functionality for iOS devices. Getting started takes seconds: Just tap '+', enter your network ID and name, and then click ‘join network.’ (Once a network is added you can also join it via the iOS VPN control panel. It will appear there as an available VPN connection.) You can only join one ZeroTier network at once due to an iOS limitation of one VPN connection per network extension app. The app allows you to add multiple networks but if you flip one to 'on' any others currently joined will disconnect.

We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please contact our support team through our website.

Thanks for using ZeroTier!

Clients for other platforms are available on https://www.zerotier.com/ and source code to ZeroTier's core engine can be found here: https://github.com/zerotier/ZeroTierOne

## Key features

- Join ZeroTier virtual networks
- Secure peer-to-peer connections
- Connect hybrid clouds
- Connect remote teams
- Connect IoT devices
- No hardware required
- iOS VPN control panel integration

## What do users think of ZeroTier One?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌐 Allows remote access to devices
- 💡 Useful for gaming and collaboration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 🚫 Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to add networks on iOS devices
- Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
- Managed IP field always empty

**Most requested features**

- Add support for custom planet and moon servers
- Implement on-demand VPN functionality
- Provide better network visibility and management
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 157)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerotier-one/id1084101492/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 为啥要取消自定义planet的方法

*2026-07-05, version 1.16.0*

为啥要取消自定义planet的方法

### 2/5 — Custom planet UI removed in 1.16.0 — please restore

*2026-05-09, version 1.16.0*

I'm a long-time ZeroTier user running my own root server (custom planet). On version 1.14.2 the iOS app had a
  gear/settings icon in the top-right corner that opened a screen where I could paste my base64-encoded planet file. It
  worked reliably and was the reason I was able to use ZeroTier on iPhone at all.

  After updating to 1.16.0, that settings icon is gone. There is no visible way inside the app to import or edit a
  custom planet anymore.

  I understand from the official 1.16 release blog post that the intended new flow is to scan a QR code from
  joinzt.com/addplanet via the iPhone's system camera, which should then deep-link into the app via a universal link and
   prompt to import the planet. In practice this does not work for me on 1.16.0:

  - The system camera recognizes the URL but tapping the banner just opens the joinzt.com page in Safari; the ZeroTier
  app is never launched.
  - Scanning the same QR code from inside the ZeroTier app's own scanner does nothing — that scanner appears to only
  accept 16-hex network IDs.
  - Reinstalling the app did not restore the universal-link association.

  The result is that custom planet support, which the release notes explicitly highlight as a 1.16 feature for power
  users, is effectively unreachable on iOS. This is also reported in GitHub issue #2518, with multiple users describing
  the same regression.

  Please either:
  1. Bring back the in-app settings screen for pasting a base64 planet (as in 1.14.2), or
  2. Fix the universal-link handling so the joinzt.com QR / URL flow actually launches the app and triggers the import
  dialog.

  Until then, anyone running their own roots is stuck and cannot downgrade through the App Store. Thanks for considering
   — ZeroTier is otherwise a great product and I'd like to keep using it on iPhone.

### 3/5 — Failed to login on iOS 16.6

*2026-04-11, version 1.16.0*

Failed to login on iOS 16.6

Just a flash,then failed

It has been authorized

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2026-03-04, version 1.16.0*

I truly wanted to play terraria with my friend but I couldn’t because we were in different places so i asked chat gpt it suggests this app for me and it was difficult to activate it but at last it really helped me thank you very much im playing with my friend now😔💕💕

### 5/5 — feature for custom root

*2026-01-27, version 1.16.0*

Why remove the feature for custom root in latest version？

### 1/5 — Fraudulent , don’t download

*2026-01-23, version 1.16.0*

Right away when I downloaded this app , my bank send me a message that someone tried to use my bank account info … DONT DOWNLOAD warning !!!

### 1/5 — 自建planet在哪里加

*2026-01-10, version 1.16.0*

在发布说明中写可以加入，但又没有加。

### 1/5 — access denied

*2025-11-11, version 1.16.0*

access denied,it does not work

### 4/5 — plz add custom planet configuration

*2025-11-03, version 1.16.0*

I saw Android version supported

### 3/5 — Language problem

*2025-11-02, version 1.16.0*

I need Chinese. ｡°(°¯᷄◠¯᷅°)°｡

## Frequently asked questions about ZeroTier One

### What does ZeroTier One do?

ZeroTier One for iOS allows you to join ZeroTier virtual networks, creating secure peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks. It enables direct connections to hybrid clouds, remote teams, and IoT devices without requiring any special hardware.

### How do I join a ZeroTier network?

Getting started is simple. Tap '+', enter your network ID and name, and then click ‘join network.’ Once added, the network will appear as an available VPN connection in your iOS VPN control panel.

### Can I join multiple ZeroTier networks at once on iOS?

Due to an iOS limitation of one VPN connection per network extension app, you can only actively join one ZeroTier network at a time. While you can add multiple networks, activating one will disconnect any others currently joined.

### Is ZeroTier One free to use?

Yes, the ZeroTier One app for iOS is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What platforms does ZeroTier One support?

ZeroTier One provides clients for various platforms, including iOS, as well as other operating systems. You can find clients for other platforms and the source code for ZeroTier's core engine on their official website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.0 — 2025-09-17

We are pleased to announce the latest update to the ZeroTier One mobile app, which enhances security, adds mobile improvements, and provides smoother performance on Windows. We’ve also improved our licensing model to allow for better bundling opportunities. So, whether you’re running ZeroTier on your Windows machine, mobile device, or across an enterprise network, 1.16 brings you updates you’ve been asking for.

We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please contact our support team through our website.

Thanks for using ZeroTier!

### 1.14.2 — 2025-08-07

We are pleased to announce the latest update to the ZeroTier One mobile app, which adds a key requested feature to support custom root sets for complex setups.

Added support for loading and sharing custom root sets (aka planets)
Fix a minor UI issue so that the entire QR code from the Add Network page fits on screen
Updated various internal libraries

We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please don't hesitate to contact our support team through our website.
Thank you for using ZeroTier!

### 1.14.0 — 2024-05-15

Update ZeroTier core to 1.14.0
Universal Links and QR codes
Display Network DNS search domain and servers
Update minimum deployment target to iOS 12.0
Fix navigating on small screens, and also allow the node address to be seen at the bottom

### 1.12.2 — 2023-12-09

Fix crash on iOS 14 and below due to Xcode bug (114813650) (FB13097713)

### 1.12.1 — 2023-11-14

Minor UI fixes

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