Comparison

CudaLaunch vs NetBird P2P VPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CudaLaunch

Access your organization's applications and data securely from your iOS device. Connect to a Barracuda CloudGen Firewall for remote access, with a demo environment available for testing. Manage favorites, launch remote desktop sessions, and use SSL tunnels for internal app access.

Highlights
  • Secure remote access to organization's applications
  • Connects to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
  • Integrated demo environment for testing
  • Manage favorite applications
  • Launch Remote Desktop sessions
  • Utilize SSL Tunnels for internal apps
Features
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The CudaLaunch application provides secure remote access to your organisation's applications and data from your iOS Device. The application does this by securely connecting to a Barracuda CloudGen Firewall hosted by your organisation. An integrated demo environment allows you to try out the application before connecting to your organisation’s environment. With the CudaLaunch Application you can: • Connect to a demo environment to try and test the application. • Use published internal applications (available in the Apps view). • Add and remove favorites (in the Favorites view) for items you frequently use. • Automatically launch and connect Remote Desktop sessions. • Launch SSL Tunnels to use apps on your device that connect back to your organisation. • Users can edit their personal information used for accessing internal applications. • System Administrators are able to enable and disable Dynamic Firewall Rules on the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall CudaLaunch requires Barracuda CloudGen F Firewall version 6.1.1 and higher with the Premium Remote Access subscription. Terms: Please see https://www.barracuda.com/legal/software_license_agreement About Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls are purpose-built for the modern, distributed network in which network performance and availability is as important as security. They give network administrators the tools and controls needed to simplify the complex job of ensuring network performance across multiple locations; therefore it’s ideal for managed service providers and distributed enterprises. About Barracuda Networks Inc. Barracuda Networks offers industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none. Our products span three distinct markets, including: content security, networking and application delivery, as well as data storage, protection and disaster recovery. Barracuda provides powerful yet easy-to-use security and storage solutions that simplify IT. CitiBank, Coca-Cola, Delta Dental, FedEx, Harvard University, IBM, L'Oreal, Liberty Tax Service, Mythbusters and Spokane Public Schools are among the more than 150,000 organizations in 100+ countries confidently protecting their users, applications and data with Barracuda solutions. Based in Silicon Valley – Northern California, our network is comprised of offices in 15 countries, 1000+ employees and 5000+ partners.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Point-to-point networking
  • WireGuard-based
  • Automatic connections
  • Cross-cloud and on-premises support
  • Secure access to internal resources
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CudaLaunch4 screens
NetBird P2P VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NetBird P2P VPN at 3.9 against CudaLaunch's 2.1. NetBird P2P VPN also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CudaLaunch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NetBird P2P VPN holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetBird P2P VPN has 56 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of CudaLaunch's written reviews are positive against 46% of NetBird P2P VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CudaLaunch ships an update every 3 months, NetBird P2P VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CudaLaunch versus NetBird P2P VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCudaLaunchNetBird P2P VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)3.9 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews46.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings756 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarracuda NetworksNetBird GmbH

Customer experience

CudaLaunch

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

NetBird P2P VPN

All ratings54 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative42.0%

Bugs and requests

CudaLaunch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

CudaLaunch

No in-app purchases

None

NetBird P2P VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CudaLaunch free?
CudaLaunch 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, CudaLaunch or NetBird P2P VPN?
NetBird P2P VPN is rated higher. CudaLaunch averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NetBird P2P VPN averages 3.9 from 56 ratings.
Do CudaLaunch or NetBird P2P VPN have ads?
Neither CudaLaunch nor NetBird P2P VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CudaLaunch or NetBird P2P VPN?
CudaLaunch ships an update every 3 months, and NetBird P2P VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, CudaLaunch was updated on November 1, 2026 and NetBird P2P VPN on November 3, 2026.

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