Bookmarks Validator vs AC Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 browserβs 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.
AC Control
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One remote for every smart air conditioner in your home. AC Control discovers and operates Wi-Fi air conditioners on your local network without forcing you to install a separate app for every brand. Open the app, tap Scan, and the units around you appear in seconds β sorted by protocol, ready to control. The app reads accessories already paired in your Apple Home, listens for Matter announcements, polls Daikin BRP069 adapters via REST, and watches the standard broadcast ports used by Tuya, Midea, and Gree. No cloud round-trip. No login. No tracking. DETECTS - HomeKit accessories (mDNS _hap._tcp) β Apple-certified ACs and thermostats - Matter 1.2+ devices (mDNS _matter._tcp + _matterc._udp) β Room Air Conditioner cluster, Thermostat, Fan - Daikin BRP069A/B/C adapters (mDNS _dkapi._tcp + HTTP REST) β native Daikin local API - Tuya / Smart Life devices (UDP broadcast 6666 / 6667) β Midea, Hisense, TCL, Pioneer, Kelvinator and 500+ rebrands - Midea V3 native protocol (UDP broadcast 6445) β Comfee, Toshiba Wi-Fi adapter, Senville, Inventor - Gree EWPE Smart (UDP broadcast 7000) β Gree-branded ACs and global rebadges - Bluetooth Low Energy peripherals β Matter commissioning, HomeKit Accessory Protocol BLE FEATURES - Live temperature dial with mode-aware color (cool / heat / dry / fan / auto) - Temperature controls with min and max limits read from each device - Mode selector β auto, cool, heat, dry, fan - Fan speed picker β auto, low, medium, high, turbo - Swing β off, vertical, horizontal, both - Power toggle with sensory feedback - Per-protocol color-coded badges and capability chips - Pull-to-refresh scan - Empty state with clear next steps - Designed for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass effects and Dynamic Type - VoiceOver labels on every interactive element PRIVACY AC Control does not require an account. There is no signup, no profile, no cloud login. Every byte of discovery and control traffic stays inside your home network β the app never sends your AC list, IP addresses, or commands to any server owned by us. - No third-party analytics SDKs - No advertising identifiers (IDFA, ATT) - No telemetry, no crash reporting, no fingerprinting - HomeKit framework data is read-only and used in-process - Local Network and Bluetooth permissions are used only for AC discovery - UserDefaults stores UI preferences only (selected tab, scan toggle) - Keychain stores Tuya local key credentials when you pair a Tuya AC, used solely for LAN control INDIE-BUILT, NO STRINGS AC Control is hand-built by an indie developer. No upsells, no nags, no tier system. Honest about what it does and what it doesn't β Tuya, Midea, and Gree LAN scan requires Apple's multicast networking entitlement, which is approved per-app; the in-app banner makes the status visible. LINKS Privacy Policy: https://legal.ingenieria.dev/ac-control/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://legal.ingenieria.dev/ac-control/terms-of-use.html Support: https://legal.ingenieria.dev/ac-control/support.html License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bookmarks Validator at $0.99 against AC Control's $9.99. Bookmarks Validator also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). AC Control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Bookmarks Validator costs $0.99 and AC Control $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bookmarks Validator ships an update every 15 months, AC Control every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Bookmarks Validator | AC Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 β better | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gilbert Hansen | Christian Irack Flores Maldonado |
In-app purchases
Bookmarks Validator
No in-app purchases
AC Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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