Comparison

Subnet Mask vs IP Validator

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

Head to head
About

Subnet Mask

This app provides a quick way to calculate subnet masks and host addresses. It features a keypad for CIDR notation and allows for manipulation of keys via swipe gestures, functioning like a slider. It can also be used to determine wildcard masks and the number of addresses.

Highlights
  • Subnet mask calculation
  • Host address calculation
  • CIDR notation keypad
  • Swipe key manipulation
  • Wildcard mask calculation
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This is the keypad for subnet mask. It has keys of prefix (CIDR notation). The subnet mask and number of host addresses are shown by single tap. Keys are manipulated also by swipe. It behaves like a slider. This App can be mutated to the keypad for wildcard mask. It shows wild card mask and number of addresses.

About

IP Validator

This app calculates and validates IP addresses for any network, providing detailed information. It offers features like exporting network configurations for Linux devices and calculating all available IP ranges and maximum node counts.

Highlights
  • IP address validation
  • Network configuration export (Linux)
  • IP range calculation
  • Maximum node count calculation
  • User-friendly UI
  • Open source
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IP Validator calculates and validates ip address in any network. App calculates and provides useful information about your network. Features: - Export network configurations for linux devices (interface file and dhcpd.conf) - Calculate all available ip ranges - Calculate maximum nodes count - User friendly UI Design - Open source. You can access the source code at the about page.

Screenshots

Subnet Mask2 screens
IP Validator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IP Validator at none against Subnet Mask's 1. IP Validator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Subnet Mask's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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. Subnet Mask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IP Validator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Validator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnet Mask has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Subnet Mask versus IP Validator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnet MaskIP Validator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro FuruyaAppac Yazılım

Customer experience

Subnet Mask

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IP Validator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subnet Mask

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

IP Validator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subnet Mask free?
Subnet Mask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IP Validator free?
IP Validator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Subnet Mask or IP Validator?
IP Validator is rated higher. Subnet Mask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while IP Validator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Subnet Mask or IP Validator have ads?
Subnet Mask shows ads; IP Validator does not.
Which is updated more often, Subnet Mask or IP Validator?
Subnet Mask ships an update every 6 months, and IP Validator every 6 months. Most recently, Subnet Mask was updated on June 10, 2026 and IP Validator on September 10, 2026.

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