Comparison

ZeroTier One vs happynet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

happynet

Connect with colleagues, friends, and family globally through real-time communication. Enjoy unparalleled security and privacy for your data and conversations. This app simplifies team collaboration and remote work, making staying connected effortless.

Highlights
  • Real-time communication
  • Personal network management
  • Team collaboration
  • Remote work support
  • High security measures
  • User privacy commitment
Features
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Our app is designed to empower users with flexibility and ease of access to their work and personal connections. Stay connected with colleagues, friends, and family from anywhere in the world via our real-time communication features. With unparalleled security measures in place, you can trust that your data and communication are always safe and private. Our app adheres to all Apple App Store guidelines on data privacy and security, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of user privacy and security. With our app, team collaboration and remote work have never been easier. Join the community of happy users who rely on our app to stay connected and productive.

Screenshots

ZeroTier One3 screens
happynet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: happynet at 5.0 against ZeroTier One's 3.9. ZeroTier One's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

happynet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZeroTier One has 189 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, happynet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZeroTier One versus happynet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroTier Onehappynet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (189 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroTier, IncShanghai Tianzhi Cloud Information Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

ZeroTier One

All ratings182 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative29.9%

happynet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

happynet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZeroTier One

No in-app purchases

None

happynet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeroTier One free?
ZeroTier One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is happynet free?
happynet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZeroTier One or happynet?
happynet is rated higher. ZeroTier One averages 3.9 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while happynet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ZeroTier One or happynet have ads?
Neither ZeroTier One nor happynet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeroTier One or happynet?
ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, and happynet every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZeroTier One was updated on September 19, 2026 and happynet on June 10, 2026.

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