Comparison

SubnetCal vs SubnetBuddy

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

Head to head
About

SubnetCal

Features
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SubNetCalc is your all-in-one subnet calculator for IPv4 and IPv6. Whether you're a networking student or a seasoned IT professional, SubNetCalc helps you calculate network ranges, broadcast addresses, and host capacity using CIDR notation. With real-time validation and educational guides, you’ll master subnetting in no time. Upgrade to premium for IPv6 support, subnet visualization, PDF/CSV export, iCloud sync, and scanning your local network for active IPs. Features include: IPv4 Subnet Calculator with CIDR and Mask support Real-time IP and CIDR input validation Convert between CIDR and Subnet Masks Visual subnet breakdown (Premium) IPv6 support and Ping Scanner (Premium) Export results to PDF/CSV (Premium) iCloud sync for calculation history (Premium) Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/paid-application-terms-of-use/%ED%99%88 Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/app0private/%ED%99%88 Contact Email : hesung0805@gmail.com

About

SubnetBuddy

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SubnetBuddy is a fast, offline subnet calculator and network planning tool built for IT professionals, network engineers, students, and anyone studying for their CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or just needs to crunch CIDR notation on the fly. No internet required. No ads. No account needed. Just open the app and start calculating. SUBNET CALCULATOR • Enter any IP address and CIDR prefix (e.g. 192.168.1.0/24) • Instantly see network address, broadcast address, first and last usable host • View total hosts, usable hosts, and wildcard mask • Get the next sequential subnet with one tap • Supports all prefix lengths from /0 to /32 MASK CONVERTER • Convert between CIDR notation, dotted decimal, and binary • Enter a prefix length and see all three formats instantly • Quick-reference for common subnet masks • Perfect for exam prep and on-the-job lookups VLAN PLANNER • Plan multiple VLANs with custom names and sizes • Set a base network and SubnetBuddy calculates non-overlapping subnets for each VLAN • See network range, gateway, CIDR, and host count per VLAN • Great for designing office networks, lab environments, and homework assignments IP VISUALIZER • Enter a CIDR block and see a visual map of the IP address space • Color-coded grid shows used vs. available addresses • Instantly understand how big (or small) your subnet really is • Tap any cell to see the full IP address TERMINAL-STYLE DESIGN • Dark theme with VibeCMD's signature hacker-green aesthetic • Monospace fonts and command-line inspired interface • Clean, distraction-free layout built for speed • Easy on the eyes during late-night study sessions WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE • Zero network calls — all calculations happen on-device • No account required — open and use immediately • No data collection — your network plans stay on your phone • Lightning fast — results appear as you type BUILT FOR REAL PEOPLE • IT professionals doing quick subnet math on-site • Students studying for CCNA, Network+, or any networking exam • Homelab enthusiasts planning their network segments • DevOps engineers carving up VPC address spaces • Anyone who's tired of Googling "what is /22 in dotted decimal" SubnetBuddy is a utility tool for network address calculations. It does not connect to or scan any networks.

Screenshots

SubnetCal4 screens
SubnetBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubnetBuddy at none against SubnetCal's 1. SubnetBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. SubnetCal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SubnetBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SubnetCal versus SubnetBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnetCalSubnetBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaeseong JungVibeCMD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SubnetCal

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
None

SubnetBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubnetCal free?
SubnetCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubnetBuddy free?
SubnetBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubnetCal or SubnetBuddy have ads?
SubnetCal shows ads; SubnetBuddy does not.

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