Comparison

Subnet Lab Pro vs Retro Notes

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

Head to head
About

Subnet Lab Pro

Features
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Subnet Lab Pro is the modern, professional toolkit designed for Network Engineers, Sysadmins, and IT Students. Whether you are configuring a corporate network, studying for your CCNA, or troubleshooting connectivity, Subnet Lab Pro provides the instant answers you need. CORE FEATURES: β€’ Real-Time Calculator: Instantly calculate Network Addresses, Broadcast Addresses, Usable Host Ranges, and Wildcard Masks. Just type an IP and slide the CIDR selectorβ€”the math happens automatically. β€’ Visual Binary & Hex: Understand the "why" behind the numbers. See the binary representation of every IP octet update in real-time as you calculate. β€’ The Networking Handbook: A complete, offline pocket reference guide containing: – The OSI Model (7 Layers explained). – Common Port Numbers (Web, Email, Infrastructure, Database). – WiFi Standards (WiFi 4 through WiFi 7). – Command Line Tools (Ping, Traceroute, Dig, etc.). – Private IP Ranges (RFC 1918). β€’ Cheat Sheets: Quick-reference CIDR tables and IPv6 basics available at a tap. β€’ Privacy First: Subnet Lab works 100% offline. No data tracking, no ads, and no internet connection required for calculations. Master your network with Subnet Lab Pro.

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Retro Notes

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Retro Notes turns everyday note-taking into something you actually enjoy. Beautifully designed with vintage-inspired themes, it combines the simplicity of classic journals with the power of a modern organizer β€” all on your iPhone and iPad. WRITE FREELY, ORGANIZE EFFORTLESSLY Create notes with rich text blocks, checklists, and tags. Organize everything into folders and nested subfolders. On iPad, use full notebooks for long-form journaling and creative projects. Pin your favorites for quick access, and find anything instantly with powerful global search across all your notes, folders, tasks, and blocks. A BLOCK FOR EVERYTHING Retro Notes goes beyond plain text. Each note is built from blocks you mix and match: β€’ Text β€” Write with customizable per-note fonts. Choose from 15 beautiful typefaces including Typewriter, Georgia, Baskerville, Futura, and more. β€’ Tasks β€” Interactive checklists to track your to-dos right inside your notes. β€’ Photos & Videos β€” Capture memories with images and video clips. Trim videos before adding them. β€’ Voice Memos β€” Record audio notes when typing isn't an option. β€’ Locations β€” Pin places to your notes with interactive maps. β€’ URLs β€” Save and preview web links with one tap. β€’ Scanner β€” Scan documents directly into your notes using your camera. β€’ PDF β€” Attach and view documents natively. β€’ Countdown β€” Set visual countdown timers for events, deadlines, and milestones. β€’ Music β€” Search and embed your favorite tracks from a massive catalog. β€’ Movies β€” Log films with posters, ratings, runtime, and director info. β€’ Books β€” Track your reading with covers, authors, and page counts. β€’ Flights β€” Look up real flights with route maps, terminals, aircraft details, and live status. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE Use the Share Extension to send text, links, images, and checklists from Browser, Mail, Messages, or any app directly into Retro Notes. Content is automatically parsed into the right blocks β€” URLs become link blocks, bullet points become tasks, and images get their own photo blocks. No copy-pasting needed. RETRO THEMES THAT FEEL JUST RIGHT Customize your experience with handcrafted themes that give your notes real personality. Switch between classic, dark, and colorful palettes β€” every element from the toolbar to the blocks adapts to your chosen theme. WIDGET SUPPORT Pin your most important note to a home screen widget for instant access. See your content at a glance without even opening the app. TIME CAPSULE Seal a note and lock it until a future date β€” a week, a month, or a year from now. When the time comes, it unlocks automatically. Write letters to your future self, save birthday messages, or preserve memories for later. PRIVACY FIRST Your notes stay on your device. Retro Notes uses no cloud accounts, no sign-ups, and no tracking. What you write is yours alone. BUILT FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Fully optimized for both platforms. On iPad, take advantage of larger screens with the notebook editor for long-form writing, side-by-side organization, and an expanded block canvas. AVAILABLE IN 7 LANGUAGES Use Retro Notes in English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Turkish, or Simplified Chinese. The entire interface adapts to your language preference. Privacy Policy: https://retro-notes-privacy-ege-aybek-dev.netlify.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Subnet Lab Pro4 screens
Retro Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retro Notes at Free against Subnet Lab Pro's $1.99. Subnet Lab Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Retro Notes is free to download; Subnet Lab Pro costs $1.99 up front. Retro Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Subnet Lab Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Subnet Lab Pro versus Retro Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnet Lab ProRetro Notes
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy MillerEGE AYBEK

In-app purchases

None

Subnet Lab Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Retro Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Subnet Lab Pro free?
Subnet Lab Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Notes free?
Retro Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subnet Lab Pro or Retro Notes have ads?
Neither Subnet Lab Pro nor Retro Notes shows ads.

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