# Subnet Mask vs Network Toolbox Net security

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Network Toolbox Net security at 3.3K against Subnet Mask's 31. Network Toolbox Net security also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Subnet Mask's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subnet Mask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Toolbox Net security sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Subnet Mask against 4.6 for Network Toolbox Net security. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Toolbox Net security has 3.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Subnet Mask's written reviews are positive against 75% of Network Toolbox Net security's.

Subnet Mask ships an update every 6 months, Network Toolbox Net security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subnet Mask | Network Toolbox Net security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnet-mask/id580727679/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takahiro Furuya](https://appshunter.io/developer/503779747) | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) |

## What reviewers say

### Subnet Mask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnet-mask/id580727679)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Network Toolbox Net security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-toolbox-net-security/id651691453)

Analyze local and public networks for security issues and misconfigurations with over 50 tools. Features include IP scanning, port scanning, exploit tests, and SHODAN integration to expose online devices.

**Highlights:** WiFi Network IP scanning, Port scanning, SHODAN scan engine, Security exploit tests, Device information, NS-Lookup with domain info, Visual Traceroute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wekkly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive networking tools
- 🚀 Powerful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent learning resource
- 🔒 Helps identify security issues
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with new ownership
- 💰 Switched to subscription model
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Tracking and data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth configuration issues
- Unreliable website links
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced network scanning capabilities
- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Restore previous one-time purchase model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subnet Mask free?

Subnet Mask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Network Toolbox Net security free?

Network Toolbox Net security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subnet Mask or Network Toolbox Net security?

Subnet Mask is rated higher. Subnet Mask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Network Toolbox Net security averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Subnet Mask or Network Toolbox Net security have ads?

Both Subnet Mask and Network Toolbox Net security show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subnet Mask or Network Toolbox Net security?

Subnet Mask ships an update every 6 months, and Network Toolbox Net security every 2 months. Most recently, Subnet Mask was updated on September 28, 2026 and Network Toolbox Net security on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*