Comparison

ZeroTier One vs Aquaread BlueLink

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

Aquaread BlueLink

Features
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Discover the all-new BlueLink app, the official companion for Aquaread water quality probes. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful monitoring station. With BlueLink, you can easily connect to your AquaProbe or AquaSonde via the BlueLink Bluetooth module to view, record, and analyze your environmental data in real time. Whether you are in the field or analyzing results later, BlueLink gives you full control over your water quality monitoring. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: View live data from your probe instantly, in both digital and graphical formats. Seamless Data Logging: Save your readings directly as CSV files. Easy Sharing & Access: Access your saved logs anytime to review, download, or share them on the go. Effortless Calibration: Calibrate every connected sensor quickly and accurately right from the app. Fully Customizable: Enjoy total flexibility by choosing exactly which parameters and units you want to display. Want to learn more? Visit the official Aquaread website for full details: https://www.aquaread.com/products/bluetooth-and-telemetry/bluelink

Screenshots

ZeroTier One3 screens
Aquaread BlueLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aquaread BlueLink at fortnightly against ZeroTier One's every 2 months. ZeroTier One's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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, Aquaread BlueLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZeroTier One versus Aquaread BlueLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroTier OneAquaread BlueLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (212 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings212 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroTier, IncNKE INSTRUMENTATION

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

Aquaread BlueLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZeroTier One

No in-app purchases

None

Aquaread BlueLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeroTier One free?
ZeroTier One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aquaread BlueLink free?
Aquaread BlueLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZeroTier One or Aquaread BlueLink have ads?
Neither ZeroTier One nor Aquaread BlueLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeroTier One or Aquaread BlueLink?
ZeroTier One ships an update every 2 months, and Aquaread BlueLink fortnightly. Most recently, ZeroTier One was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aquaread BlueLink on October 28, 2026.

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