Comparison

Subnet Vault vs NetBits

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

Head to head
About

Subnet Vault

This comprehensive network utility app offers subnet calculators, diagnostic tools like ping and traceroute, and network discovery features. It also includes educational resources for learning IP addressing and subnetting. Sync your data across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • IPv4 and IPv6 subnet calculators
  • VLSM optimization
  • Ping, Traceroute, and WHOIS tools
  • Port scanner and network discovery
  • IP geolocation
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Networking glossary and tutorials
Features
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Subnet Vault is a subnet calculator and network toolkit for network engineers, IT administrators, students and anyone studying for a networking certification. SUBNET CALCULATORS • IPv4: enter an address with a CIDR prefix or subnet mask to get the network and broadcast addresses, usable host range, host count, wildcard mask, network class, binary breakdown, reverse-DNS (in-addr.arpa) name, and IPv6-mapped and 6to4 forms. Auto-Detect fills in your current Wi-Fi network. • VLSM: split a network into subnets of different sizes. You get an efficient allocation, a colour-coded map of the address space, and CSV export. • IPv6: expanded and compressed forms, prefix, address range and address count for any prefix length. • Colour-coded binary views show exactly where the network bits end and the host bits begin. 17 NETWORK TOOLS • Reachability: Ping, Traceroute (with optional network-owner lookup) and Port Scanner • DNS: DNS Lookup, Reverse DNS, and DNS Propagation across major public resolvers • Web: HTTP Headers with timing, and SSL Certificate with chain and expiry • Ownership: WHOIS and IP Geolocation • Local network: My Network, Network Services (Bonjour discovery) and Wake-on-LAN • Wireless: Bluetooth Scanner, Bluetooth Explorer, NFC Tag Reader and NFC Tag Writer (NFC requires an iPhone) Export results as text, CSV or JSON, or copy any value with one tap. SAVE AND SYNC Save IPv4, VLSM and IPv6 results, then rename, search, share or reopen them in the calculator. Saved results sync across your devices through iCloud and appear in Spotlight search. LEARN IPv4, binary and wireless reference tables, a step-by-step subnetting tutorial, and a searchable networking glossary. BUILT FOR EVERY DEVICE • A side-by-side layout on iPad • Full Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support • Dark mode PRIVACY FIRST No ads, no tracking and no accounts. Subnet Vault collects no data. Your saved results stay in your own iCloud, and network lookups go only to the service you asked to query.

About

NetBits

This utility app quickly calculates IP subnet information. It provides network and broadcast addresses, usable host ranges, and binary representations for IPv4 addresses and subnet masks. Designed for network professionals and students, it offers a clean, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • CIDR notation input
  • Network and broadcast address calculation
  • Usable host range display
  • Binary address and mask view
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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NetBits is a fast, no-nonsense IP subnet calculator. Enter an IPv4 address and subnet mask — or just type CIDR notation like 192.168.1.10/24 — and instantly get: • Network and broadcast address • Wildcard mask • Usable host range (min / max) • Number of usable hosts • Binary representation of the address and mask Built for network engineers, sysadmins, students, and anyone who needs quick, accurate subnet math without ads or clutter. FEATURES — CIDR notation input — Binary address/mask view — Copy any value with a long press — Light and Dark mode — English and Russian PRIVACY NetBits works fully offline. No accounts, no analytics, no data collection — ever.

Screenshots

Subnet Vault4 screens
NetBits3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetBits at monthly against Subnet Vault's every 2 months. NetBits also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Subnet Vault against 5.0 for NetBits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subnet Vault ships an update every 2 months, NetBits monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Subnet Vault versus NetBits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnet VaultNetBits
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew CarlsonVitaly Churkin

Customer experience

Subnet Vault

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

NetBits

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

In-app purchases

None

Subnet Vault

No in-app purchases

None

NetBits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subnet Vault free?
Subnet Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetBits free?
NetBits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Subnet Vault or NetBits?
Subnet Vault and NetBits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Subnet Vault or NetBits have ads?
Neither Subnet Vault nor NetBits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subnet Vault or NetBits?
Subnet Vault ships an update every 2 months, and NetBits monthly. Most recently, Subnet Vault was updated on October 4, 2026 and NetBits on October 8, 2026.

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