Subnetting Practice Master vs Pocket CLI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subnetting Practice Master
Master subnetting skills for network certifications with this app. It offers over 100 questions across three difficulty modes, a timer, and helpful tutorials. Track your progress and aim for a high score to prove your expertise.
- Over 100 questions
- Numerical keyboard
- Three training modes
- 1-minute timer per question
- Help button with powers and binary
- Explanation for questions
- Score system
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If you are pursuing the CCNA / CCNP Certification, you should be able to resolve a Subnetting / Reverse Subnetting Problem in a minute or less. This application will measure your Subnetting Skills!!! Features: - Over 100+ Questions - Numerical Keyboard with Submit button for faster response. - 3 Training Modes: EASY, HARD & MASTER! - Timer: 1 Minute per Question! (Hard & Master Modes) - Help Button Available: Cheat, Powers & Binary! - Why? Button with an explanation of the question. - Why? Button is available on EASY Mode Only. - Basic Tutorial. - Powers & Binary Buttons available now after using the Cheat Button. - Layout Questions! - Score System, Answer 30 to get Rated! - Do you consider yourself good at Subnetting… Try the Master Mode! - No Ads, just pure Subnetting! PS: I have expended many weeks developing this app adding new features in order to worth every penny!, Thank You for your Support!
Pocket CLI
This app simulates Cisco IOS for network configuration and troubleshooting practice. Design and build interactive network topologies, follow along with labs, or tackle troubleshooting challenges. Practice CCNA skills anywhere, anytime, without expensive hardware.
- Cisco IOS simulation
- Interactive network topology design
- CCNA lab practice
- Troubleshooting challenges
- iBGP & eBGP support
- Subnet calculator and practice
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PocketCLI is a Cisco-style CCNA CLI lab simulator that helps you practice router, switch, and network configuration without needing expensive lab hardware. Design, build, and configure your own interactive network topologies in a visual lab environment. Practice real command-line configuration, follow along with labs from books or video courses, and recreate network scenarios to sharpen your troubleshooting skills. Unlike simple CCNA quiz or exam apps, PocketCLI focuses on hands-on configuration practice. Build labs, enter commands, test behavior, and learn by doing. Practice anytime, anywhere — whether you are commuting, on a break, or reviewing before your next study session. PocketCLI: Learn. Practice. Build CCNA skills anywhere. For tips and suggestions, visit www.PocketCLI.com . Features: Router and switch CLI lab simulation Custom network topology builder Hands-on CCNA router and switch configuration practice Mobile-friendly CLI console experience VLAN, routing, switching, and subnetting labs Wireless LAN controller, AP, and WLAN lab support Downloadable troubleshooting challenges Subnet calculator Subnet practice questions Binary skill challenge Bluetooth keyboard support iBGP and eBGP support CME and VoIP phone support Aruba switch device support Please visit our blog for news, tutorials, and updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Subnetting Practice Master at $4.99 against Pocket CLI's $74.99. Subnetting Practice Master also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (92% vs 69%). Pocket CLI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Subnetting Practice Master costs $4.99 and Pocket CLI $74.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subnetting Practice Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Subnetting Practice Master's written reviews are positive against 69% of Pocket CLI's.
Subnetting Practice Master ships an update every 5 months, Pocket CLI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subnetting Practice Master | Pocket CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $74.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (34 ratings) — better | 3.7 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 68.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | enrique caballero | Marvin Arriola |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Subnetting Practice Master
No in-app purchases
Pocket CLI
No in-app purchases
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