# Zion - Create Openly

> Secure social networking with Bitcoin Lightning Network payments. (iPhone/iPad app by Modern Foundry, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zion-create-openly/id1556918256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Modern Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556918258)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.88/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zion-create-openly/id1556918256/reviews.md

## What is Zion?

Hi, we’re ZION.


Join your favorite creators and communities
Chat focus on safety and security
Pay anyone instantly using the Bitcoin Lightning Network


If you have any questions please visit our guide —> https://guide.zion.fyi/

## Key features

- Creator and community connections
- Secure chat focus
- Bitcoin Lightning Network payments
- Instant payment functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Subscription | $12.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zion-create-openly/id1556918256/reviews.md

### 1/5 — NO ONE HERE

*2024-01-15*

There is no one here. Do use this App? I can’t believe this app is still in the App Store, hundreds of days since anyone responded paid for upgraded creator account and can get access to any creator features.  THIS APP should not be approved in the APP store.

### 1/5 — Not non custodian

*2023-09-13*

They advertised the V1 as a non custodial wallet. They closed it down. My sats were stolen. No help from the company. Continued to charge $12 a month. Very hard to stop it.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-05-09*

Absolute trash and no way to cancel payment. Scam!

### 5/5 — Thank you for supporting us!

*2023-03-13*

2.5 years in the making of the v2 - so much better and user friendly than the v1. 

Lightning ⚡️⚡️Wallet is so fast!

### 1/5 — Scam

*2023-02-16, version 2.0.0*

They took my 12 dollars and nothing for it. They ignore all my customer service questions.

### 5/5 — Started working

*2023-02-16, version 2.0.0*

Just recently joined and it seems the previous problems got resolved

### 1/5 — Original app failed. Hopefully V2 is better.

*2023-02-16, version 2.0.0*

The original app failed… completely ceased functioning. This was a major disappointment to say the least, but made worse by a growing lack of communication from the company. 

Apparently a new architecture has been designed now, but only after many, many months with nearly zero communication from the company. In the meantime, we had to suffer through the failure or discontinuation of major portions of their account management system, including the ability to cancel your account and remove payment methods. I had to cancel my card number through the bank to keep them from continuing to charge us for a discontinued service.

They have many apologies to make if they expect to win back the hearts of their old users. I won’t be coming back.

### 5/5 — Turning likes into money - best idea ever

*2023-02-15*

Just tried Zion and the way you can get money out of your content is unbelievable. Lightning speed transactions coming from everywhere… If people were Facebook likes addicted. This will be next level. Mark my words.

### 5/5 — Keeps getting better

*2023-02-12*

I’m excited to see this get adopted on a wider scale. Once the app hits a few million, there will be no stopping it.

### 1/5 — Biggest scam ever!

*2023-02-07, version 1.17.4*

DON’T DO IT!!  They bill you $12 a month, there is no product or service and you cannot cancel. Stay away.

## Frequently asked questions about Zion

### What is Zion?

Zion is a social networking platform designed for creators and communities, emphasizing safety and security in its chat features. It also integrates instant payments using the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

### Is Zion free to use?

Yes, Zion is free to download and use. The app offers a Creator Subscription for $12.99 per month for enhanced features.

### What devices does Zion support?

Zion is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How secure is Zion's chat?

Zion focuses on safety and security in its chat features, aiming to provide a protected environment for user communication.

### Can I make payments with Zion?

Yes, Zion allows users to pay anyone instantly using the Bitcoin Lightning Network, facilitating quick and efficient transactions.

### What is the age rating for Zion?

Zion has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Zion updated?

The latest version of Zion was released on July 20, 2023, indicating regular updates to improve the application.

### What are the user reviews like for Zion?

Zion has a rating of 2.9 stars from 17 ratings, suggesting mixed user sentiment. Users may want to check recent reviews for the most current feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6 — 2023-07-20

The latest version contains a number of fixes:
- subscription is again available on iOS, now through the App Store In App Purchases;
- community creation for subscribers is back;
- other minor fixes.

### 2.0.5 — 2023-06-03

The latest version contains a new feature - direct messages!
- opened by pressing on the paper plane icon from the feed screen or from the profile of a different user;
- write text messages, share photos and videos, send or receive sats;
- search for new contacts in the New Contacts tab accessed from the list of your chats.

The update also includes:
- boosts renamed to ZAPs;
- custom ZAP amount (long press on a ZAP icon);
- blue creator checkmark.

### 2.0.1 — 2023-02-17

The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2023-02-11

Architectural updates and new design.

### 1.17.4 — 2022-01-21

Changes logo and branding

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-07.*