xCalendar Toolkit vs Cal Import
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xCalendar Toolkit
Export your iPhone or iPad calendar events to an Excel file for easy editing on your computer. Share events with friends or import schedules from Excel files. Supports various export and import methods, including email, USB, WiFi, and Dropbox.
- Export calendar events to Excel
- Import events from Excel
- Share events via email
- Backup calendar to Dropbox
- Supports multiple calendar types
- Update existing events during import
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Work with your calendar data in xCalendar Lite. Import events from spreadsheets, export selected events, check calendar data, and turn schedules into useful reports. IMPORT AND EXPORT Import events from Excel (.xlsx), CSV and ICS files. Preview records, map spreadsheet columns, choose target calendars, and review issues before importing. Export events from selected calendars and date ranges to Excel, CSV or ICS. CHECK YOUR CALENDARS Review potential duplicates, overlapping events, invalid event times and sensitive fields. Inspect the results before deciding what to change or share. BACK UP AND RESTORE Create backup files for selected calendars. Preview backup contents and choose how to restore events to writable calendars. CREATE REPORTS Explore event counts, scheduled durations and grouped summaries. With Pro, generate PDF and Excel reports for sharing or archiving. Reports summarize calendar entries; they do not verify attendance or completed work. START WITH TEMPLATES Generate Excel import templates with a field guide and optional sample rows. Fill in your events, then return to the import workflow. FREE AND PRO The free version lets you import or export up to 50 events per operation. Calendar checks, backup and restore, templates, and report previews are available free. Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase. It removes the 50-event import and export limit and unlocks PDF and Excel report generation. There is no subscription. Restore your Pro purchase using the same App Store account. LANGUAGES AND PRIVACY The app interface supports English and Simplified Chinese. No xCalendar account is required. Calendar files are processed on your device. Your selected calendar provider may sync events, and you choose when to share exported files.
Cal Import
Easily import calendar events from CSV or ICS files directly into your iPhone's system calendar. Review events with a smart preview, map fields, and handle duplicates and recurring events. All processing is done offline for privacy.
- CSV and ICS file import
- Smart event preview
- Customizable field mapping
- Duplicate event detection
- One-tap undo import
- Recurring event support
- Offline processing
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Cal Import — Import CSV/ICS calendar events to your iPhone in seconds. Effortlessly import calendar events from CSV or ICS files directly into your iPhone's system calendar. Whether you're migrating from another app, syncing work schedules, or organizing events from spreadsheets, Cal Import makes it simple. CORE FEATURES • File Import — Support for CSV and ICS file formats. Simply select a file from your device and start importing. • Smart Preview — Review all events before they're added to your calendar. See title, date/time, location, notes, and more at a glance. • Field Mapping (CSV) — Automatically match CSV columns to calendar fields. The app intelligently detects titles, dates, locations, and notes. Customizable mappings let you control exactly how data is imported. • Duplicate Detection — Skip duplicate events across imports. Choose from multiple deduplication strategies: strict mode (UID or content match), UID-only, or content fingerprint matching. • Undo Import — Made a mistake? One tap undoes any import batch, removing all events from that import instantly. • Repeat Support — Handle complex recurring events with support for iCalendar RRULE repeat patterns. • Reminders — Map and import event alarms and reminders. • Timezone Handling — Keep original timezones or convert to your device timezone. Perfect for international event imports. • Import History — Track all your imports with detailed statistics. View, manage, or undo any past import. • Batch Processing — Large files are processed efficiently in batches for reliable performance. PRIVACY FIRST • 100% Offline — All file parsing and event processing happens on your device. Your data is never uploaded to external servers. • No Data Collection — We don't collect, store, or transmit your calendar events, personal information, or usage data to any third party. • Local Storage — Import history and settings are stored locally on your device only. • Transparent Permissions — Calendar access is required only to write events. File access is required only to read your chosen files. Nothing is modified or shared. PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited imports and advanced features: • Unlimited Events — Import as many events as you need. No 10-event free tier limit. • Advanced Deduplication — Smart duplicate detection across all imports. • Full Undo Support — Undo any import anytime. • Complex Repeat Rules — Support for sophisticated recurring event patterns. • Reminder Mapping — Import event alarms and notifications. • Timezone Support — Handle timezone conversions and preserve original timezones. • Large File Handling — Optimized processing for files with hundreds or thousands of events. FREE VS PRO Free: Import up to 10 events per file with core features. Pro: Unlimited events, advanced deduplication, undo, repeat rules, reminders, timezone handling, and large file support. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Professionals importing work schedules and meeting calendars • Students organizing class schedules and assignment deadlines • Event planners managing events from spreadsheets • Anyone migrating from another calendar app or platform • Users needing to bulk-import events from exported data SUPPORTED FORMATS • CSV — Comma-separated values with customizable field mapping • ICS — iCalendar format standard for calendar data exchange LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese (Simplified) Get started with Cal Import today — the easiest way to bulk import calendar events to your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cal Import at 100% against xCalendar Toolkit's 72%. Cal Import also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). xCalendar Toolkit's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. xCalendar Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cal Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
xCalendar Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, Cal Import weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xCalendar Toolkit | Cal Import |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen SamApp Technology Development Co., Ltd | Zhihao Yang |
Customer experience
xCalendar Toolkit
Cal Import
In-app purchases
xCalendar Toolkit
- xCalendar Pro$4.99
Cal Import
- Cal Import Pro$0.99
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