Comparison

Subnetwork vs CIDR

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

Head to head
About

Subnetwork

This app is a comprehensive IPv4 subnet calculator designed for both students and IT professionals. It offers intuitive tools for calculating single subnets, FLSM, and VLSM, with options for detailed binary calculations and saving subnet configurations.

Highlights
  • IPv4 subnet calculation
  • FLSM subnet generation
  • VLSM subnet generation
  • Detailed binary calculations
  • Save and retrieve subnet configurations
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Subnetwork is a full-feature IPv4 subnet calculator that allows you to effortlessly calculate single subnets, Fixed Length Subnet Masks (FLSM) and Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM) using whatever IPv4 address and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation you choose. Subnetting may be complicated and tedious, but that doesn't mean your user experience needs to be. Designed exclusively for iOS, Subnetwork is a native and intuitive networking tool for students and IT professionals alike. Subnet Calculator - Calculate the subnet mask, wildcard, network ID, host range, broadcast addresses and more with an IPv4 address and dynamically adjustable CIDR prefix. Fixed Length Subnet Mask (FLSM) Calculator - Instantly generate between 2 and 1028 FLSM subnets to meet your network and host requirements. Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) Calculator - Instantly generate VLSM subnets to meet your custom host requirements and maximize your available address space. Simple and Powerful - View minimal subnet details in decimal notation, or rotate your device for full binary calculations across all modes. View basic information at a glance in FLSM or VLSM, or dive into the details with just one touch. The choice is yours. Save Support - Name, store, and retrieve your subnets for later use across all three calculator modes.

About

CIDR

This utility calculates IP address ranges from an IP address and subnet mask. It supports IPv4 calculations, including prefix display, address range counts, and bit notation. Useful for quick CIDR notation checks and subnet mask conversions.

Highlights
  • IP address range calculation
  • Subnet mask to CIDR conversion
  • IPv4 prefix display
  • Number of address ranges
  • Bit notation display
  • Quick reference table
Features
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Calculate the IP address range from the IP address and subnet mask. It can be used to calculate IPv4 addresses, including prefix display, number of address ranges, and bit notation. CIDR calculation, when you want to check CIDR notation quickly. To convert subnet mask to CIDR notation. It can also be used as a quick reference table for subnet masks. Bit notation is also available, so it is suitable for learning IPv4.

Screenshots

Subnetwork4 screens
CIDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CIDR at 5.0 against Subnetwork's 4.4. CIDR also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Subnetwork's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. CIDR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Subnetwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CIDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnetwork has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subnetwork ships an update every 3 months, CIDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Subnetwork versus CIDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnetworkCIDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas Smartao-system, Inc.

Customer experience

Subnetwork

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CIDR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Subnetwork

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CIDR

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Subnetwork free?
Subnetwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CIDR free?
CIDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subnetwork or CIDR?
CIDR is rated higher. Subnetwork averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CIDR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Subnetwork or CIDR have ads?
Neither Subnetwork nor CIDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subnetwork or CIDR?
Subnetwork ships an update every 3 months, and CIDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subnetwork was updated on September 4, 2026 and CIDR on June 30, 2026.

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