# CIDR Trainer — IPv4 and IPv6 subnet drills

> Network subnet calculation trainer with IPv4 and IPv6 drills and calculators. (iPhone/iPad app by David Root.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cidr-trainer/id1608806016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Root](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770929653)
- Category: Developer Tools, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cidr-trainer/id1608806016/reviews.md

## What is CIDR Trainer?

CIDR Trainer trains users to perform network subnet calculations.  It uses directed training drills while providing documentation to instruct users to perform each step of network subnetting calculations.

CIDR Trainer includes IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR calculators.

Version 1.1 includes the following categories of drills:

1-digit hexadecimal and binary drills
2-digit hexadecimal and binary drills
IPv4 terminology drills
IPv4 prefix-length drills
IPv4 CIDR drills
IPv6 Address Shortening and Lengthening Drills
IPv6 Terminology Drills
IPv6 CIDR Drills
IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR Calculators

You may try each training drill for free 20 times.  After that you may try the other drills or purchase a permanent unlock of all training drills for a low price (see in-app purchases for the "forever full-unlock" price in your region).  One purchase unlocks all versions of the app (iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS).  CIDR Trainer uses iCloud to sync drill progress between your devices.

Each training drill has a "help" button in the top-right which provides related documentation

Full list of drills: (you may try them in any order)

1-digit hex -> decimal
1-digit decimal -> hex
1-digit hex -> binary
Binary -> 1-digit hex
4-digit binary -> decimal
Decimal -> 4-digit binary
1-bit AND

2-digit hexadecimal -> decimal (easy multiples of 16)
Decimal -> 2-digit hexadecimal (easy multiples of 16)
2-digit hexadecimal -> binary
binary -> 2-digit hexadecimal
2-digit hexadecimal -> decimal
Decimal -> 2-digit hexadecimal
8-digit binary -> decimal
Decimal -> 8-digit binary
8-bit AND

Valid IPv4 address recognition
IPv4 address types

IPv4 prefix-length to binary netmask
IPv4 binary netmask to prefix-length
IPv4 prefix-length to hexadecimal netmask
IPv4 hexadecimal netmask to prefix-length
IPv4 prefix-length to dotted-decimal netmask
IPv4 dotted-decimal netmask to prefix-length

IPv4 CIDR Drills:
  Number of IPs in a CIDR
  Number of usable unicast IPs in a CIDR
  CIDR to network address in binary
  CIDR to network address in decimal
  Well-formed CIDR to broadcast address
  Well-formed CIDR to first usable IP address
  Well-formed CIDR to last usable IP address

IPv6 Address Shortening and Lengthening Drills:
  IPv6 Hextet Shortening
  IPv6 Hextet Lengthening
  IPv6 Eight Hextet Shortening
  IPv6 Eight Hextet Lengthening
  IPv6 Double Colon Shortening
  IPv6 Double Colon Lengthening
  IPv6 Address Shortening
  IPv6 Address Lengthening

IPv6 Address Types
Valid IPv6 Sextets
Valid IPv6 Addresses

IPv6 CIDR (prefix / 16) drill
IPv6 CIDR (prefix / 4) drill
IPv6 CIDR (any prefix) drill

IPv4 CIDR Calculator
IPv6 CIDR Calculator

## Key features

- IPv4 and IPv6 subnet drills
- Network subnet calculators
- Address shortening and lengthening drills
- Terminology drills
- Integrated documentation
- iCloud progress syncing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | Free | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about CIDR Trainer

### How many drills can I try for free in CIDR Trainer?

You can try each training drill for free up to 20 times. After this limit, you can access other drills or purchase a permanent unlock for all features.

### What is the price of the full unlock for CIDR Trainer?

The price for the 'forever full-unlock' is available in your region via in-app purchases. One purchase unlocks all versions of the app across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

### Does CIDR Trainer have ads?

No, CIDR Trainer does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers an optional in-app purchase for full functionality.

### What devices is CIDR Trainer compatible with?

CIDR Trainer is compatible with macOS, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It utilizes iCloud to sync your drill progress across these platforms.

### How often is CIDR Trainer updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on March 1, 2022. The initial release was on February 20, 2022, indicating relatively frequent updates for a developer tool.

### What kind of subnetting drills does CIDR Trainer offer?

CIDR Trainer offers a wide range of drills including IPv4 and IPv6 CIDR drills, hexadecimal and binary conversions, address shortening/lengthening, and terminology drills.

### Can I get help while using CIDR Trainer?

Yes, each training drill in CIDR Trainer features a 'help' button located in the top-right corner. This button provides access to related documentation for assistance.

### What is the age rating for CIDR Trainer?

CIDR Trainer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including younger learners interested in network concepts.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-03-01

Fixed a bug that could cause a crash in IPv4 address type drill
Fixed an error in the IPv6 address lengthening drill for :: and ::1 cases
Several cosmetic fixes
Changed iOS support to start at 15.0 instead of 15.2

### 1.1 — 2022-02-27

Major update adding a large number of IPv6 drills
Added IPv4/IPv6 CIDR Calculators
Fixed a bug related to iCloud sync of progress

### 1.0 — 2022-02-20

No release notes.

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