Comparison

NetCLI vs Subnet Driller

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

Head to head
About

NetCLI

This app offers a hands-on Cisco network simulator for CCNA preparation. Practice real Cisco IOS commands, build and configure networks, and troubleshoot issues with daily challenges. It includes subnetting trainers, command references, and guided lessons.

Highlights
  • Real Cisco IOS command line practice
  • Network building and configuration
  • Daily troubleshooting challenges
  • Subnetting trainer with multiple levels
  • Command library and config explainer
  • CCNA-style practice questions
Features
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NetCLI is a free, hands-on Cisco network simulator for CCNA on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Build a network, type real Cisco IOS commands on routers and switches, and see the result in the topology. Practice subnetting, IPv6, Wi-Fi and troubleshooting anywhere. Practice familiar Cisco IOS commands from Packet Tracer in offline labs, wherever you study. Made for students preparing for the CCNA 200-301 exam, networking classes and anyone who wants to understand how networks really work. A NEW BROKEN NETWORK EVERY DAY • Daily troubleshooting: every day someone calls with a network problem – a port that's down, a wrong mask, two PCs on one IP, Wi-Fi that won't connect. Find the fault in the IOS terminal and prove the fix with your own ping • One free job every day, with a different fault, network and caller • Stamp your work orders through the week, and try a day again for a better stamp BUILD AND CONFIGURE YOUR OWN NETWORK • My Lab: add routers, switches and PCs, connect them and configure each device from its own terminal, with notes for each lab. The free lab supports up to 6 devices and one named save • Cisco IOS command line: user, privileged and global configuration mode, show commands, ? help and IOS-style error messages • PC command prompt that works like the one in Packet Tracer • Ping and packet trace to test your network • Wi-Fi: set up an access point with an SSID and a WPA2 key, then get a laptop online • Starter topologies and guided exercises when you don't know where to begin LEARN STEP BY STEP • Guided lessons from networking basics to CCNA topics • Readiness Check: a free, timed set of CCNA-style questions to see where you stand • Quiz: multiple-choice networking questions at different difficulty levels SUBNETTING AND IP ADDRESSING • Subnetting trainer with four difficulty levels: get a random IP and prefix, then find the network, broadcast, host range and usable hosts • Subnet practice for VLSM and CIDR, with an IPv6 example NETWORK REFERENCE TOOLS • Command library: look up Cisco IOS commands for VLANs, OSPF routing, ACLs, DHCP, NAT/PAT, IPv6, SSH and diagnostics, and open a lab scenario to try them • Config Explainer: paste a Cisco configuration and get a plain-English explanation of every line • Packet Tracer guides: step-by-step walkthroughs for common lab scenarios • Troubleshooting playbooks: work layer by layer through the OSI model with the right show commands • Interactive OSI model and network map THE BLOOM PROTOCOL: AN IT MYSTERY It's 2003. Per-Tommy put the coffee maker on the network. Solve faults in the terminal. The prologue and first episode are free, episode 2 is in Enable. NETCLI ENABLE • The basement: a new customer every day. Build a small business network from an empty floor, and Per-Tommy checks it before sign-off • Ticket queue: eight tickets a day, P1 to P4, and a title that climbs as you close them • More daily jobs, with VLAN and static route faults • Full CCNA practice exams with explanations, topic scores and lab questions • Up to 36 devices per lab, multiple saves and cable choices • Full command library, quiz bank, lab guides, terminal scenarios and IPv6 practice One payment gives you 100 days of access. No subscription, no automatic renewal. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS A free account syncs your learning progress. Labs stay on your device, with manual transfer available in Enable. The app interface is available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish and Hindi. Lessons and IOS commands stay in English, as on the CCNA exam. Whether you're preparing for the CCNA exam, doing homework for a networking course or refreshing your Cisco skills, NetCLI gives you a hands-on network lab wherever you are. NetCLI is an independent learning app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco, Cisco IOS, CCNA and Packet Tracer are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

About

Subnet Driller

Practice subnetting for IT certifications like CCNA and Network+. This offline tool offers randomized questions with verified calculations and multiple answer formats. Track your progress with session and total counters, and receive optional daily practice reminders.

Highlights
  • Offline subnetting quizzes
  • Randomly generated questions
  • Multiple choice or written answers
  • Session and total progress tracking
  • Built-in block-size reference
  • Daily practice reminders
Features
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An offline subnetting quiz for CCNA, Network+, and other certification candidates. Questions are randomly generated, answers are deterministic, and every calculation is hand-verified. It drills the "magic number" / block-size method I memorized before my own exams: built for speed and repetition. Features: - Built-in block-size ("magic number") reference, one tap away - Five question types: network address, broadcast, first and last usable host, usable host count - Multiple choice or written answers - or a mix of both - SESSION and TOTAL counters, plus a per-type accuracy breakdown - Optional daily practice reminder - Fully offline - no accounts, ads, tracking, or subscriptions - Shamelessly vibe coded using Fable 5; the subnet math lives in its own package and is hand-verified for accuracy About me: I'm a working network engineer and active CCNA, living in Arizona, USA. Questions, feedback, or bug reports? I read and reply to every email personally. Subnet Driller is an independent study tool, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. or CompTIA, Inc. CCNA and Network+ are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

NetCLI4 screens
Subnet Driller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NetCLI at every 4 days against Subnet Driller's every 6 weeks. NetCLI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Subnet Driller's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 NetCLI against 4.9 for Subnet Driller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnet Driller has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetCLI ships an update every 4 days, Subnet Driller every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetCLI versus Subnet Driller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetCLISubnet Driller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian Garmann SchjelderupTyler Dix

Customer experience

NetCLI

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

Subnet Driller

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NetCLI

No in-app purchases

None

Subnet Driller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetCLI free?
NetCLI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subnet Driller free?
Subnet Driller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetCLI or Subnet Driller?
NetCLI is rated higher. NetCLI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Subnet Driller averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do NetCLI or Subnet Driller have ads?
Neither NetCLI nor Subnet Driller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetCLI or Subnet Driller?
NetCLI ships an update every 4 days, and Subnet Driller every 6 weeks. Most recently, NetCLI was updated on November 13, 2026 and Subnet Driller on November 10, 2026.

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