Which VilaNet app should I use?
Use the official VilaNet app made for your device. It gives you the simplest setup, current connection behavior and the clearest path to support.
Choose by device
| Your device | Use this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone or iPad | VilaNet for iOS/iPadOS | Native VPN permission flow and mobile interface |
| Android phone or tablet | VilaNet for Android | Android VPN service and mobile interface |
| Mac | VilaNet for macOS | Desktop app with native macOS VPN permissions |
| Windows PC | VilaNet for Windows | Desktop installer and Windows connection support |
| Linux computer | VilaNet for Linux | Official desktop build for supported Linux systems |
| Apple TV | VilaNet for tvOS | Designed for remote-control focus navigation |
| Android TV | VilaNet for Android TV | Designed for TV layout and D-pad navigation |
| Headless computer or terminal | VilaNet CLI | Official command-line client for Linux, macOS and Windows |
| OpenWrt router | VilaNet OpenWrt | Protects compatible devices through the router |
| ASUSWRT-Merlin router | VilaNet Merlin | Integrates with supported Merlin firmware |
Download the official app
| App | Official source | Current version checked |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad and Apple TV | Apple App Store | iPhone/iPad 2.12.82; Apple TV 1.2.8 |
| Android and Android TV | Google Play | 2.12.82 |
| macOS, Windows and Linux | Official downloads or verified release mirror | 2.12.82 |
| VilaNet CLI | GitHub release | 1.2.9 |
| OpenWrt | GitHub release | 1.0.33 |
| Merlin | GitHub release | 1.0.10 |
These versions were checked on 12 July 2026. Use the linked official source rather than a copy from a forum or file-sharing site.
When should I use a router app?
Choose OpenWrt or Merlin when you want compatible TVs, consoles or other home devices to use VilaVPN without installing an app on every device. Router setup is more technical, so confirm compatibility and back up your router configuration before installing anything.
What about Shadowrocket, Quantumult X, V2RayNG, Clash or OpenConnect?
These are legacy or third-party paths. Keep using one temporarily if your device cannot run an official VilaNet app, but start with VilaNet for new installations. Third-party interfaces and features may differ from VilaVPN support instructions.
What about HarmonyOS?
There is no public VilaNet installation package for HarmonyOS yet. Do not follow unofficial download instructions or install a package claiming to be the HarmonyOS release.
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