Comparison

Bookmarks Validator vs floccus

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

Head to head
About

Bookmarks Validator

This utility analyzes exported browser bookmark HTML files to identify and report invalid URLs. It generates a new HTML file with reasons for invalidity, aiding manual correction of your browser's bookmarks.

Highlights
  • Analyzes exported bookmark HTML files
  • Identifies and annotates invalid URLs
  • Supports multiple desktop browsers
  • Access files via iCloud Drive or local folders
  • Email and print invalid bookmark reports
  • Includes Quick Guide and User Guide
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Analyzes a desktop browser's exported bookmarks HTML file for invalid URLs. The resultant invalid bookmarks HTML file, annotated with reason-invalid messages, is used to manually correct the browser’s bookmarks. At any time, the bookmarks file and the invalid bookmarks result file can be inspected. The in-progress validation process can be aborted. Features: * Supports bookmark HTML files exported by the Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Brave and Opera desktop browsers. * Bookmarks files can be accessed from the iOS app's Documents folder, a macOS Downloads folder or the user's iCloud Drive. * Can display any exported Bookmarks file and any generated validation results file. * Can e-mail the invalid HTML file as an attachment and/or print it. Likewise for any exported Bookmarks file. * Quick Guide provides a quick way to learn how to use the app. * Quick Tour of app that demonstrates its features and how to use them; viewable on-demand. * Detailed User Guide on how to use the app; includes a list of Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs). User Guide can be searched. * Help Tips to guide and remind user how to proceed. * Ability to send e-mail to the developer to report an issue and get back a solution, ask usage questions and/or make improvement suggestions. * Optionally request to rate the app in the App Store. * Supports dark mode. Note: Browser bookmarks files need to be placed in a "Bookmarks Validator" folder. On an iOS device, this folder resides in the Documents folder. On a macOS device, this folder resides in the Downloads folder. On iCloud, it resides in the iCloud Drive. The User's Guide provides instructions on how to set this up.

About

floccus

Access, organize, and share your synced bookmarks privately on your mobile device. Supports multiple backends and offers offline access, ensuring your bookmarks are always available and consistent across platforms.

Highlights
  • View synced bookmarks instantly
  • Supports Nextcloud, Linkwarden, WebDAV, Git, Google Drive
  • Full privacy with user-chosen servers
  • Share bookmark collections publicly or with groups
  • Offline access to bookmarks
  • Open-source with community contributions
  • Seamless cross-platform synchronization
Features
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**What is the Floccus Companion?** The Floccus Companion is a mobile app that lets you **view, organize, and share** the bookmarks you sync with the Floccus browser extension. It brings the same privacy‑first, cross‑device sync experience to your phone or tablet. **Key Features** - **Instant Access** – View all synced bookmarks directly on your device, no web browser required. - **Multiple Back‑end Support** – Connect to the same storage you use in the extension: - Nextcloud - Linkwarden - KaraKeep - WebDAV - GIt - Google Drive - **Full Privacy** – Your data stays on the server you choose; no third‑party tracking. - **Share & Collaborate** – Share bookmark collections with friends or teams via public links or group sharing (Nextcloud, Linkwarden, KaraKeep). - **Offline Mode** – Browse your bookmarks even without an internet connection; changes sync when you reconnect. - **Open‑Source** – The app’s source code is available on GitHub, allowing community contributions and transparency. **Benefits** - **Seamless Cross‑Platform** – Keep your bookmarks consistent across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and mobile. - **Convenient Organization** – Tag, folder‑organize, and search bookmarks on the go. - **Secure Collaboration** – Share collections with colleagues or friends while maintaining control over who sees what. **Why Floccus?** Floccus is built on a voluntary subscription model and is maintained by a passionate community. The companion app extends that philosophy to mobile, ensuring your bookmarks are always within reach, wherever you are. **Get Started** 1. Install the **Floccus** browser extension on your desktop. 2. Download the **Floccus Companion** from the App Store. 3. Sign in with the same backend (Nextcloud, Linkwarden, etc.). 4. Start browsing your synced bookmarks instantly. **Download now and experience bookmark freedom on your phone!**

Screenshots

Bookmarks Validator4 screens
floccus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: floccus at 59% against Bookmarks Validator's 0%. floccus also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

floccus is free to download; Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, floccus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bookmarks Validator versus floccus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarks Validatorfloccus
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert HansenMarcel Klehr

Customer experience

Bookmarks Validator

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

floccus

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

In-app purchases

None

Bookmarks Validator

No in-app purchases

None

floccus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookmarks Validator free?
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is floccus free?
floccus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bookmarks Validator or floccus have ads?
Neither Bookmarks Validator nor floccus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks Validator or floccus?
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, and floccus monthly. Most recently, Bookmarks Validator was updated on October 9, 2026 and floccus on October 24, 2026.

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