# Subnet Plus vs ScratchPads

The clearest difference is price: Subnet Plus at Free against ScratchPads's $0.99. Subnet Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). ScratchPads's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Subnet Plus is free to download; ScratchPads costs $0.99 up front. Subnet Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScratchPads asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScratchPads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subnet Plus has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Subnet Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScratchPads's.

Subnet Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, ScratchPads every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subnet Plus | ScratchPads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnet-plus-subnet-calculator/id724663668/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpads/id1608428484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ted Trentler](https://appshunter.io/developer/380264826) | [Thomas Dalke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579211427) |

## What reviewers say

### Subnet Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnet-plus-subnet-calculator/id724663668)

Calculate IP subnets with ease on your iPhone or iPad. This tool helps visualize binary and hex information for subnets, aiding in network studies and professional calculations. Save your calculated networks for future reference.

**Highlights:** Subnet calculation, Save calculated networks, Binary and hex display, Network address ranges, Broadcast IP addresses, Study aid for networking exams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and simple interface
- 👍 Practical and useful tool
- 👍 Saves locations and provides needed information
- 👍 Smart layout
- 👍 Great use of sliding octets for real-time effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Interface needs work
- 🐛 Text in subnet netmask field too large
- 🐛 Last octet not visible
- 🐛 No apparent way to enlarge field or change text
- 🐛 No landscape mode for iPad Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Text in subnet netmask field too large, last octet not visible
- Values truncated, cannot view full values
- Subnet mask and IP addresses truncated
- Cannot read all data
- Numbers truncated on iPhone 5s

**Requested features**

- Export option to share saved subnets
- Pay to remove ads
- Landscape mode for iPad Pro
- Update for visualising or adjusting screen on iOS 9
- Ability to type netmask


### ScratchPads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchpads/id1608428484)

Quickly jot down notes and have them automatically saved. This utility app offers multiple scratch pads for easy organization and instant recall of your thoughts. Simply close the app to save your work.

**Highlights:** Multiple scratch pads, Automatic note saving, Quick text deletion, Restores last active pad, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subnet Plus free?

Subnet Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScratchPads free?

ScratchPads costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subnet Plus or ScratchPads?

ScratchPads is rated higher. Subnet Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while ScratchPads averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subnet Plus or ScratchPads have ads?

Subnet Plus shows ads; ScratchPads does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subnet Plus or ScratchPads?

Subnet Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScratchPads every 10 months. Most recently, Subnet Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and ScratchPads on September 26, 2026.

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