Comparison

LightWAN Authenticator vs Subnet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Subnet

Features
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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.

Screenshots

LightWAN Authenticator1 screens
Subnet4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LightWAN Authenticator versus Subnet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightWAN AuthenticatorSubnet
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Qingwang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.敬东 孙

In-app purchases

None

LightWAN Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

Subnet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightWAN Authenticator free?
LightWAN Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subnet free?
Subnet costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightWAN Authenticator or Subnet have ads?
Neither LightWAN Authenticator nor Subnet shows ads.

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