DrayTek Router vs Zyxel One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DrayTek Router
Easily set up and manage Vigor routers from your mobile device. Monitor network status, customize settings like VPN and parental controls, and get a quick overview of client usage without needing a PC or cables.
- Initial router setup without PC
- Manage WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN
- Monitor client usage and network status
- Customize parental controls and content filtering
- Schedule internet access
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The app allows you to easily setup and manage Vigor Routers. From setting up at the very beginning to everyday-use monitoring. Key features and benefits include: - Set up Vigor Router from default status to your reliable WFH/SFH companion without the need of LAN cables and PC. - Utilize the most important Router functions, including WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, and Route Policy. - Get a quick overview of the client usage and network status. - Customize Parental Control rules to manage Internet access and content filtering with schedule. Supported Models & Firmware: -Vigor2927 Series (V4.4.0 or above) -Vigor2865 Series (V4.4.0 or above) -Vigor2136 Series (V5.4.0 or above) -Vigor2767 Series (V5.4.0.2 or above) -Vigor1220 Series (V5.4.2 or above) -Vigor2867 Series (V5.4.3 or above) -Vigor2928 Series (V5.4.3 or above)
Zyxel One
Simplify your home Wi-Fi setup and management with guided steps and intuitive tips. Control internet access for devices, monitor network status, and manage settings easily. Compatible with Zyxel Wi-Fi 7 models for a seamless experience.
- Guided step-by-step setup
- Parental controls with scheduling
- Wi-Fi settings adjustment
- Guest Wi-Fi sharing
- View connected devices
- Real-time network status
- SIM PIN/PUK management (FWA models)
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Zyxel One makes it easy to set up and manage your home Wi-Fi network. Zyxel One provides a smooth onboarding experience—, from unboxing to a fully optimized whole-home network guided step-by-step with intuitive placement tips. Compatible with Zyxel Wi-Fi 7 models Key features - QR code scanning for quick and simple installation - Parental controls with scheduling to pause internet access for individual devices - Easily adjust Wi-Fi settings and share guest Wi-Fi access - View connected devices and real time home network status - Power monitoring display - SIM PIN/PUK management* - APN management* - SMS management* (* Features available on FWA models only.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DrayTek Router at 4.0 against Zyxel One's 2.3. DrayTek Router also leads on review sentiment (9% vs 0%) and device support (3 vs 1). Zyxel One's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DrayTek Router holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of DrayTek Router's written reviews are positive against 0% of Zyxel One's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrayTek Router | Zyxel One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DrayTek Corp. | Zyxel Communications Corporation |
Customer experience
DrayTek Router
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In-app purchases
DrayTek Router
No in-app purchases
Zyxel One
No in-app purchases
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