Bookmarks Validator vs Simply IP Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Simply IP Scanner
Scan your local network to discover connected devices, their hostnames, and open ports. Includes tools like ping, traceroute, and Whois for detailed network analysis. Offers continuous scanning and detailed host information.
- Scan local network for hosts
- Identify open ports
- Display hostname and NetBIOS name
- Continuous ping test
- Custom port range scanning
- Includes Ping, Traceroute, Whois
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Local network scanner with some extra tools. - scan local network for reachable hosts, open ports and more - shows hostname, netbios name and http server (if available) - sort results by status, address, hostname, etc. - rescan all or single address - continuous ping test and open port scan (well known ports or custom port range) available on IP detail page in app - additional tools (Ping, Traceroute, Whois)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simply IP Scanner at Free against Bookmarks Validator's $0.99. Simply IP Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months). Bookmarks Validator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, 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
Simply IP Scanner is free to download; Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, Simply IP Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmarks Validator | Simply IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gilbert Hansen | MapleTech s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Bookmarks Validator
Simply IP Scanner
In-app purchases
Bookmarks Validator
No in-app purchases
Simply IP Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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