LightWAN Authenticator vs Subnet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightWAN Authenticator
This app provides a secure and user-friendly method for multifactor authentication (MFA). It generates dynamic, time-based codes for logging into online accounts, adding an extra layer of security beyond passwords. Once configured, it works offline to generate tokens.
- Multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Generates One-Time Password (OTP) codes
- Add accounts via QR code scanning
- Supports multiple accounts
- Offline token generation
- Time-based dynamic token generation
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LightWAN Authenticator (“Authenticator”) is a software-based authenticator by LightWAN Technology that supports multifactor authentication (MFA), by which the Authenticator offers a user-friendly and secure way to log into your online accounts. The Authenticator generates multifactor authentication codes in your browser and application. Use it to add an extra layer of security to your LightWAN account, or any other accounts supporting One-Time Password (OTP). Once the MFA is enabled, you are suggested to enter your account password, as well as the dynamic token generated from the Authenticator, when you are logging into your account. After configuring, there’s no need for Internet connection to get the dynamic token. Features: - Add accounts by scanning QR codes - Authenticate multiple accounts - Generate time-based dynamic token synchronously
Subnet
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Subnet Calculator is a clean, professional networking tool for network engineers, sysadmins, CCNA/CCNP students and developers. Enter an IP address and a prefix (or CIDR) and instantly get every subnet detail you need. IPv4 CALCULATIONS • Network and broadcast addresses • Usable host range and host count • Subnet mask, wildcard (inverse) mask, hex mask • Address class (A/B/C/D/E) and category (private / public / loopback / link-local / multicast …) • Binary view with the network and host portions colour-coded • Convert freely between mask and CIDR prefix • Correct handling of /31 (point-to-point) and /32 (single host) IPv6 CALCULATIONS • Address compression (::) and full expansion • Address type detection (global unicast / link-local / unique local / multicast …) • Network prefix, first and last address • Total address count (shown as a power of two and exact value), number of /64 subnets SUBNETTING • Equal split: divide a network by a new prefix and list every subnet • VLSM: allocate the right-sized subnet for each host requirement automatically WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • 100% offline — no network access, no data collected, full privacy • Tap any result to copy it • Dark mode, universal for iPhone and iPad • English & Chinese, follows your system language • Clean interface, no ads Whether you're planning a network, studying for a certification, or troubleshooting on the job, this tool gets your subnet math done fast and accurately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightWAN Authenticator at Free against Subnet's $0.99. LightWAN Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
LightWAN Authenticator is free to download; Subnet costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LightWAN Authenticator | Subnet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Qingwang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | 敬东 孙 |
In-app purchases
LightWAN Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Subnet
No in-app purchases









