ZeroTier One vs VGamepad Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZeroTier One
Create secure, peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks on your iOS device. Connect to hybrid clouds, remote teams, and IoT devices without hardware. Easily join existing networks via a simple interface.
- 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
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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
VGamepad Lite
Transform your phone into a physical game controller for your PC. Enjoy customizable buttons, motion controls, and haptic feedback for an immersive gaming experience. Supports standard controller emulation and basic mouse/keyboard functions.
- Emulates standard controllers
- Motion control using phone sensors
- Customizable button layout
- Haptic feedback
- Game capture button
- AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS+)
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VGamepad gives you the full experience of a physical controller. Customizable buttons, haptic feedback, motion control, and more. Play on your PC using nothing but your phone. Features: - Emulates standard controllers (including Joy-Con). - Motion Control: steer, aim, and move using your phone’s sensors. - AR Body Tracking (iPhone XS or later): play certain games using body motion. - Customizable layout: move and resize buttons to fit your hands. - Game Capture button for quick recording. - Haptic feedback that makes every press feel physical. - Pressure-sensitive inputs with 3D Touch (supported devices). - Optional sound feedback for buttons. - Change joystick images from a large selection. - Basic mouse & keyboard support (W/A/S/D buttons on keyboard). Connectivity: Use the simple Windows/Mac/Linux companion app for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LAN pairing, or use PCGameConsole to turn your PC into a full gaming console compatible with VGamepad. Full setup guide: https://github.com/PJSoftCo/VGamepad TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pjsoftco.com/vgamepadpp.html ONLINE SUPPORT: Please join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/ZcAuAJp8py
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZeroTier One at 3.8 against VGamepad Lite's 3.2. ZeroTier One also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (57% vs 37%). VGamepad Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. VGamepad Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ZeroTier One asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZeroTier One holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of ZeroTier One's written reviews are positive against 37% of VGamepad Lite's.
ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, VGamepad Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZeroTier One | VGamepad Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (212 ratings) — better | 3.2 (107 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 36.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 212 — better | 107 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeroTier, Inc | PJSOFTCO |
Customer experience
ZeroTier One
VGamepad Lite
User reviews
ZeroTier One
From 212 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌐 Allows remote access to devices
- 💡 Useful for gaming and collaboration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 🚫 Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions
VGamepad Lite
From 107 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast connection speed between phone and PC
- 👍 Straightforward setup process with video tutorials
- 🎮 Works well with Steam games and emulators
- 🔧 Customizable button mapping and controller size
- 💰 Affordable or free alternative to physical controllers
Room to improve
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay every 5 minutes
- 🐛 Buttons frequently unresponsive or detect wrong inputs
- 🔌 Difficult connection setup requiring IP address entry
- ❌ App doesn't work after connection established
- 💳 Paywall after initial free use
Bugs and requests
ZeroTier One
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to add networks on iOS devices
- Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
- Managed IP field always empty
Requested features
4 requests- 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
VGamepad Lite
Reported bugs
9 issues- Connection fails despite correct IP and password entry
- Ads appear but don't load, blocking app usage
- RT button and other buttons not functioning
- Buttons disappear after rearranging
- Mouse cursor moves in background during gameplay
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- App crashes or freezes during use
- Controller not recognized by PC after connection
- Inconsistent performance across different iPhone models
- PC download fails with Error 1001
Requested features
7 requests- Bluetooth connectivity for easier pairing
- Mac OS support for server-side application
- Nintendo Switch controller support
- Remove or reduce ad frequency with paid option
- Apple TV compatibility
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- L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons for PlayStation controllers
- Better documentation and troubleshooting guides
In-app purchases
ZeroTier One
No in-app purchases
VGamepad Lite
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- VGamepad Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
Questions
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