# OpenSpeedTest vs NetBird P2P VPN

The clearest difference is rating: OpenSpeedTest at 4.7 against NetBird P2P VPN's 3.9. OpenSpeedTest also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). NetBird P2P VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenSpeedTest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of OpenSpeedTest's written reviews are positive against 46% of NetBird P2P VPN's.

OpenSpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, NetBird P2P VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSpeedTest | NetBird P2P VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspeedtest-server/id1579499874/reviews)** | [3.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netbird-p2p-vpn/id6469329339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vishnu Nampoothiri UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579499876) | [NetBird GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711399378) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSpeedTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openspeedtest-server/id1579499874)

This application allows you to set up your own network speed test server. You can then use any web-enabled device to test download and upload speeds within your local network. It helps diagnose and improve your internet experience by identifying local network issues.

**Highlights:** Launch HTML5 network speed test server, Test download and upload speeds, Accessible via web browser, Diagnose local network issues, Improve internet experience, Supports Docker and source code

**In-app purchases:** none


### NetBird P2P VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netbird-p2p-vpn/id6469329339)

This app establishes a secure, point-to-point network for your devices and teams, eliminating the need for traditional VPN servers. It enables seamless and automatic connections across various environments, including cloud and on-premises infrastructure, for easy access to internal resources.

**Highlights:** Point-to-point networking, WireGuard-based, Automatic connections, Cross-cloud and on-premises support, Secure access to internal resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Excellent VPN and Mesh
- 👍 It works :)
- 👍 Promising

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Didn’t work
- 🐛 Was working great but doesn’t work at all now
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🤢 Glass look

**Reported bugs**

- Lost connection after opening other applications
- Connects briefly then immediately disconnects
- App says disconnected even when connected (version 0.0.15)
- Disconnects in the background, crashes, hangs
- Disconnects after phone is off for more than 15 minutes

**Requested features**

- VPN on demand
- Allow turning on and off entire Networks
- Define trusted Wi-Fi for automatic connect/disconnect
- Configuration for connection medium
- iPad app development


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSpeedTest free?

OpenSpeedTest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NetBird P2P VPN free?

NetBird P2P VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSpeedTest or NetBird P2P VPN?

OpenSpeedTest is rated higher. OpenSpeedTest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NetBird P2P VPN averages 3.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do OpenSpeedTest or NetBird P2P VPN have ads?

Neither OpenSpeedTest nor NetBird P2P VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSpeedTest or NetBird P2P VPN?

OpenSpeedTest ships an update every 3 months, and NetBird P2P VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenSpeedTest was updated on October 6, 2026 and NetBird P2P VPN on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
