Comparison

Bookmarks Validator vs MAC Vendor Lookup

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

MAC Vendor Lookup

Instantly identify the manufacturer of any MAC address using an offline database. Scan addresses with your camera or extract them from text and logs. Organize your findings with history, tags, and favorites.

Highlights
  • Instant offline MAC address lookup
  • Bundled IEEE OUI database
  • Camera scanner with OCR
  • Bulk extraction from text/logs
  • History with notes and tags
  • Insights view of seen vendors
  • Home-screen widget
Features
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MAC Vendor Lookup is the fastest way to identify the manufacturer behind any MAC address — fully offline, with no accounts, no tracking, and no ads. Paste any MAC address and instantly see the vendor, OUI block, registry, and assignment range. The full IEEE OUI database (35,000+ vendors) is bundled with the app and works without an internet connection. Use the camera scanner to read MAC addresses off router labels and device stickers, or paste a wall of text from a log file and let the bulk extractor pull every address it can find. FEATURES • Instant offline lookup — no network calls, no waiting • Bundled IEEE OUI database, fully up to date • Camera scanner with on-device OCR • Bulk extraction from pasted text, logs, or imported files • History with notes, tags, and favorites • Insights view summarizing your most-seen vendors • Home-screen widget for recent lookups • Share Sheet extension — extract MACs from any app • Shortcuts & App Intents — automate lookups from anywhere on iOS • iPad and iPhone, light and dark mode, full Dynamic Type and VoiceOver PRIVACY This app is fully offline. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Your lookups, notes, and tags never leave your device. TIP JAR The app is free. If it earns its keep on your home lab, network closet, or pen-test rig, an optional tip is appreciated. Tips unlock nothing — everything in the app is already yours. Made with care in the lab.

Screenshots

Bookmarks Validator4 screens
MAC Vendor Lookup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAC Vendor Lookup at 100% against Bookmarks Validator's 0%. MAC Vendor Lookup also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MAC Vendor Lookup 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, MAC Vendor Lookup monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bookmarks Validator versus MAC Vendor Lookup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmarks ValidatorMAC Vendor Lookup
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert HansenStephen Choate

Customer experience

Bookmarks Validator

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

MAC Vendor Lookup

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bookmarks Validator

No in-app purchases

None

MAC Vendor Lookup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookmarks Validator free?
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAC Vendor Lookup free?
MAC Vendor Lookup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bookmarks Validator or MAC Vendor Lookup have ads?
Neither Bookmarks Validator nor MAC Vendor Lookup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmarks Validator or MAC Vendor Lookup?
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, and MAC Vendor Lookup monthly. Most recently, Bookmarks Validator was updated on October 9, 2026 and MAC Vendor Lookup on October 8, 2026.

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