Comparison

Bookmarks Validator vs Fontster

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

Fontster

Explore and manage fonts installed on your device. Discover over 2,000 new fonts for installation and import your own TTF/OTF files for easy use across applications. Preview fonts with detailed metrics and typographic features.

Highlights
  • Font preview with metrics
  • Detailed font attributes
  • Glyph and character set overview
  • Variable font variation inspection
  • Typographic feature exploration
  • Import and manage TTF/OTF fonts
  • Install/uninstall fonts and families
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Explore comprehensive details about the fonts installed on your device and discover over 2500 new fonts available for installation. Import, manage, and update your own TTF and OTF fonts effortlessly. Simply import your font files and enjoy easy installation on your device, making your custom fonts available for all applications that support them. Key features include: - Font Preview: View a live preview of each font with an overlay of key metrics. - Detailed Metrics: Access essential metrics such as Ascender, Descender, Italic Angle, and more. - Font Attributes: Get information on the font's Version, Family, PostScript Name, Supported Languages, and additional attributes. - Glyph Overview: Browse a complete list of all font glyphs, with detailed information. - Classes and Traits: Review the various classes and traits associated with each font. - Character Set: Check the character sets supported by each font, including letters, numbers, and symbols. - Variable Font Support: - View a comprehensive list of all supported variations, including the hidden ones. - Inspect the list of variations applied to the font. - You can inspect the font variations, change their values, and preview the results. You can even modify hidden variations. - Typographic Features: - View and inspect the features available in each font. - Enable features individually to see their effects on the text. - The app supports Open Type and Apple Advanced Typography features. - Swipe through the features to view more information. - Write with Fonts: Preview fonts directly without the need for installation. - Font Management: - Easily install or uninstall individual fonts or entire font families at once. - Import and install your TTF and OTF fonts using configuration profiles. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://artandsoulperiod.wordpress.com/fonts-manager-by-as-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bookmarks Validator4 screens
Fontster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fontster at Free against Bookmarks Validator's $0.99. Fontster also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). Bookmarks Validator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fontster is free to download; Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 up front. Fontster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Bookmarks Validator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, Fontster every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bookmarks Validator versus Fontster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarks ValidatorFontster
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert HansenSalvatore Petrazzuolo

Customer experience

Bookmarks Validator

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

Fontster

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bookmarks Validator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fontster

Subscriptions1
  • All features$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Bookmarks Validator free?
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fontster free?
Fontster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookmarks Validator or Fontster have ads?
Neither Bookmarks Validator nor Fontster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks Validator or Fontster?
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, and Fontster every 5 months. Most recently, Bookmarks Validator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fontster on November 3, 2026.

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