Comparison

Subnet Plus vs SmartXRemote

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

Head to head
About

Subnet Plus

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
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Subnet Plus is a fast, beautiful subnet calculator for network engineers, sysadmins, and students — now completely rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. Type any IPv4 or IPv6 address and instantly see the network address, broadcast, usable host range, subnet mask, wildcard mask, prefix length, total and usable hosts, IP class, and address type. A live prefix stepper lets you dial the mask up or down and watch every value update in real time. NETWORK CALCULATIONS • IPv4 and IPv6, auto-detected • Binary view with network/host bits color-coded • Visual address-space map PRO TOOLS • VLSM Designer — carve a network into right-sized subnets and save the plan • CIDR to subnet mask to wildcard converter • Subnet membership — is an address inside a network? • Range to CIDR, and supernet / aggregate • CIDR cheat sheet NETWORK UTILITIES • DNS Lookup — A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, CNAME, SOA, SRV, and reverse PTR — using your device's resolver or any IPv4/IPv6 DNS server you add • Ping — round-trip time and packet loss • Traceroute — see the path to any host • Path Monitor (Pro) — a live, MTR-style traceroute with per-hop packet loss and latency • Network Scanner (Pro) — find the active devices on your local network, their names, and open ports • Email Auth — check a domain's SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records SIRI, WIDGETS & APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Explain this — turn any subnet calculation or Email Auth report into a plain-English explanation, generated on-device by Apple Intelligence • Siri & Shortcuts — calculate a subnet, ping a host, check a port, or ask "What's my network?" by voice, and use the same actions in your own Shortcuts • Live Activities — follow Path Monitor and Network Scanner from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widget — pin any saved subnet, with a different subnet per widget SAVE & SYNC • Label and save subnets, VLSM plans, and lookups • Everything syncs across your devices with iCloud • Share and export your results Available in 45 languages. Remove ads with a one-time in-app purchase.

About

SmartXRemote

Features
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Take full control of your home entertainment with SmartXRemote. Tired of searching for misplaced remotes? SmartXRemote turns your iPhone into a powerful, universal remote control for your Samsung, Roku, and DLNA-compatible smart TVs. Seamlessly navigate menus, launch apps, and cast your favorite memories to the big screen with just a tap. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Effortlessly discover and control Samsung, Roku, and DLNA devices on your local network. Media Casting: High-quality streaming of your local photos and videos directly to your TV. Instant Discovery: Fast and stable connection via your local Wi-Fi—no complex setup required. Intuitive Interface: A clean, user-friendly design built for smooth navigation and quick access. Why Choose SmartXRemote? Privacy First: We believe your data belongs to you. SmartXRemote is built with privacy at its core: No Data Selling: We never sell your personal information or media. Transparent Permissions: We only request Local Network access to find your TV and Photo access only when you choose to cast a file. Local Processing: Device discovery and commands stay within your home network for maximum security. How to Use: Connect your iPhone and your Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open SmartXRemote and allow Local Network permissions to find your device. Select your TV and start controlling or casting! Privacy & Security: For detailed information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://alluring-cornucopia-e64.notion.site/SmartXRemote-Privacy-33e3a026438880868766f6d476ec7897 Plans & Pricing ELUA :https://alluring-cornucopia-e64.notion.site/EULA-1b93a026438880b2b7bff9c491893917?pvs=74 - Lifetime (one-time purchase): $9.99 - Weekly (auto-renewing): $2.99 / Week - Monthly (auto-renewing): $6.99 / month Subscription Notes - Weekly/Monthly are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. - Auto-renewal may occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Cancel anytime; access remains until the end of the billing period. - Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. - Pricing may vary by region and taxes. Check the App Store for the latest price. Contact - Support Email: personalbum@outlook.com

Screenshots

Subnet Plus4 screens
SmartXRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subnet Plus at Free against SmartXRemote's $0.99. SmartXRemote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Subnet Plus is free to download; SmartXRemote costs $0.99 up front. Subnet Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartXRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Subnet Plus versus SmartXRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubnet PlusSmartXRemote
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTed Trentler楠楠 李

Bugs and requests

Subnet Plus

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Fields populated by app cannot be expanded
  • Screen cannot fit full mask on iPad
  • Calculation for number of subnets may be incorrect

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

SmartXRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subnet Plus

One-time1
  • remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

SmartXRemote

Subscriptions2
  • week vip$2.997 Days
  • month vip$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • remote lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Subnet Plus free?
Subnet Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartXRemote free?
SmartXRemote costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Subnet Plus or SmartXRemote have ads?
Subnet Plus shows ads; SmartXRemote does not.

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