Comparison

ZeroTier One vs CanoKey Console

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

CanoKey Console

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Simplify the management of your CanoKey with the CanoKey Console app! Whether you connect via NFC or USB, this app provides a user-friendly interface to configure and control your CanoKey device. Key Features: 1. WebAuthn / Passkey Management: Easily manage your WebAuthn credentials and Passkeys, enhancing your online security and enabling seamless passwordless authentication. 2. OTP (One-Time Password) Support: Generate and manage OTP codes directly from your CanoKey, providing an additional layer of security for your online accounts. 3. Keyboard Settings: Customize your CanoKey’s keyboard settings to suit your preferences, making it even more convenient to use with your devices. CanoKey Canary is required. 4. Comprehensive Device Management: Access a wide range of settings and features to configure your CanoKey according to your needs, all from a single app. For USB connection, CanoKey Canary is required.

Screenshots

ZeroTier One3 screens
CanoKey Console3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZeroTier One at 12.0 against CanoKey Console's 15.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, CanoKey Console every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZeroTier One versus CanoKey Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroTier OneCanoKey Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroTier, IncJiekade

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

CanoKey Console

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZeroTier One

No in-app purchases

None

CanoKey Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeroTier One free?
ZeroTier One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CanoKey Console free?
CanoKey Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZeroTier One or CanoKey Console have ads?
Neither ZeroTier One nor CanoKey Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeroTier One or CanoKey Console?
ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, and CanoKey Console every 4 months. Most recently, ZeroTier One was updated on October 15, 2026 and CanoKey Console on October 5, 2026.

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