NetBird P2P VPN vs NFC Tapwrite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetBird P2P VPN
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.
- Point-to-point networking
- WireGuard-based
- Automatic connections
- Cross-cloud and on-premises support
- Secure access to internal resources
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NetBird replaces traditional centralized VPNs with a WireGuard®-based point-to-point network that automatically connects your servers, containers, and remote teams. It works universally across clouds and on-premises, allowing your team to quickly and securely connect and access internal resources.
NFC Tapwrite
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NFC Tapwrite is the fastest way to write a web link to an NFC tag. Type or paste a URL, tap Write, and hold your iPhone near any writable NFC tag or sticker. The link is saved to the tag as a standard NDEF URI record, so anyone who taps it later is taken straight to your page — no app required on their end. FEATURES • One-tap writing — enter a URL and write it to a tag in seconds • Clipboard auto-fill — copy a link, open the app, and it's ready to write • Recent writes — your last 5 written URLs are kept for quick re-use; tap one to load it again • Siri Shortcut — "Write a URL with NFC Tapwrite," or pass a URL in from your own Shortcuts and automations • Smart validation — catches typos before you write • Standard NDEF URI format — works with any NFC reader and with iPhone's built-in tag scanning GREAT FOR • Product packaging, business cards, and signage • Smart home and desk shortcuts • Posters, menus, and events • Anywhere you'd otherwise print a QR code REQUIREMENTS • iPhone 7 or later with NFC (writing is not available on iPad or in the Simulator) • A writable NFC tag (NTAG / NDEF-compatible) NFC Tapwrite keeps everything on your device. It does not collect, track, or transmit your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NetBird P2P VPN at Free against NFC Tapwrite's $0.99. NetBird P2P VPN also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
NetBird P2P VPN is free to download; NFC Tapwrite costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NetBird P2P VPN | NFC Tapwrite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NetBird GmbH | MK Ignite, LLC |
Bugs and requests
NetBird P2P VPN
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- Routes sometimes not working when reconnecting
- Runtime version consistently behind other platforms
- Custom DNS servers behind peer relays not resolving
- Lack of logs for WireGuard connection
- Custom DNS resolution sometimes requires disconnect/reconnect
- DNS queries leak through during startup
- Connection goes into a dormant state when phone is locked for ~2 minutes
- Connection does not automatically come back when phone is unlocked
- Agent not updated on iPhone
- Login process not smooth
- Custom DNS server not available and cannot resolve private DNS
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- Integration into Shortcuts for on-demand VPN
- Copy IP address option
- Connection on demand
- Auto-disconnect on trusted WiFi
- Trust WLAN auto-disconnect
NFC Tapwrite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NetBird P2P VPN
No in-app purchases
NFC Tapwrite
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NetBird P2P VPN free?
Is NFC Tapwrite free?
Do NetBird P2P VPN or NFC Tapwrite have ads?
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