Comparison

Bookmark URL Saver vs vCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookmark URL Saver

Easily save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app. Organize your saved content into custom collections with tags and notes. Read saved items distraction-free, even offline, with powerful search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Save links and screenshots from any app
  • Distraction-free reader
  • Offline reading
  • Organize with collections and tags
  • Powerful search
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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Save articles, screenshots, PDFs, and links from any app -- then read them later, even offline. Trace is the bookmark manager for people who save a lot and hate losing track of it all. One tap from Safari, Instagram, X, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, or any app -- and your content is saved with the thumbnail, title, and source automatically. No copying, no pasting, no extra steps. Never lose something interesting again. SAVE FROM ANYWHERE - Save links, articles, videos, and web pages from any app using the share sheet - Import screenshots directly, even with limited photo library access - Auto-import screenshots as you take them - Add photos from your camera or photo library - Save PDFs with automatic thumbnail and page count - Capture anything using Siri Shortcuts without opening the app - Paste a link from your clipboard and save instantly DISTRACTION-FREE READER - Open saved articles in a clean reader with no ads or clutter - Customize font size and reading theme - Highlight text in multiple colors and add notes to any section - Read offline -- cached for planes, commutes, and subways - Highlights and notes sync across all your devices ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create collections to group content by topic, project, or mood - Color-coded tags with custom icons for flexible filtering - Filter captures by source website alongside your tags - Set a default collection so new saves go exactly where you want - Pin important items, archive what you have finished - Multi-select for quick batch actions - Password-protect and hide private collections POWERFUL SEARCH - Search across titles, descriptions, notes, tags, and sources - Combine text search with tag and source filters - Find that article you saved months ago in seconds iPHONE AND iPAD - Designed for both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad - Sidebar navigation for quick access to collections - Grid, list, and stack views to browse your way SWITCH FROM OTHER APPS - Import bookmarks from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox - Import your library from Raindrop or GoodLinks - Brings in your bookmarks, folders, and tags - Smart duplicate detection so nothing gets added twice iCLOUD SYNC - Save on iPhone, read on iPad, continue on Mac -- everything syncs automatically - Bookmarks, collections, tags, highlights, and notes all stay in sync - No account to create, no sign-up required MORE - Set reminders so you actually come back to saved items - Export to CSV, JSON, or HTML bookmarks anytime - Share collections or individual captures with anyone - Customizable app icon and tint colors - Smart duplicate detection to keep your library clean BUILT FOR PRIVACY No account. No data collection. No tracking. Everything stays in your iCloud account, on your devices, exactly where it should be. PERFECT FOR - Researchers collecting reference material - Students saving study resources - Designers gathering visual inspiration - Writers and content creators organizing research - Shoppers saving products and wish lists - Anyone who takes a lot of screenshots or bookmarks things online NEW IN 2.0 - Now available on Mac -- save on any device, pick up on another - Set any collection as your default for new captures - Redesigned collection indicators with pin and default badges - Refined glass design with cleaner visual hierarchy - Updated share extension with new paywall and smoother flow - Improved onboarding experience - Stability improvements and bug fixes Download Trace and stop losing track of articles, screenshots, and ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.theblackholecompany.com/termsConditions.html

About

vCalc

Securely hide your photos, videos, documents, and notes with password protection. This app offers a private web browser and trash recovery, with options to change the app icon for enhanced discretion. Millions trust it to keep their sensitive files hidden.

Highlights
  • Password protected app entry
  • Hide photos, videos, and documents
  • Private web browser
  • Trash recovery
  • Change app icon
  • Custom albums
  • Notes feature
Features
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The Best and Most Private Photo, Video and Document Secure App for iPhone and iPad. Lock your photos, videos, Documents and notes with password protection. Millions of people trust Lock & Vault: Hidden Storage to keep their photos, Videos, Document hidden. Extremely Hard to Notice Your Best Secret Folder Icon On Your iPhone/iPad PROTECT YOUR "SPECIAL" PHOTOS + VIDEOS + DOCUMENTS • Password Protected App Entry      • Pin Lock      • Calculator Lock • Password Protected Photo Albums       (Keep people out of your private albums) • You can know who try to open your Lock app • Change App Icon • Custom albums PHOTO MANAGEMENT • Create Albums right in the App • Import/Export from Photo App PHOTO VIEWING • Image Gallery • Slideshow • Intuitive Interface just like Photo App Trash Recovery • Retrieves photos you’ve mistakenly deleted VIDEO SUPPORT • Import/Export from Photo App • Watch Videos 
DOCUMENT SUPPORT • Hide Any document from device • Support Every Type Of Docuement PDF, TXT, DOC, PPT • Can Check Document Inside App Notes • Whether you want to create a list of secret things you keep in your documents or write down your private feelings; you can do so securely with the ‘Notes’ feature. PRIVATE WEB BROWSER • Browse the Internet Privately • Download Photos directly to the app • 100% Private - Yes. Private Photo Vault employees CAN NOT view any of your photos or videos. Terms of use : https://privacypolicytest12.blogspot.com/2024/10/lock-vault-hidden-storage-terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Bookmark URL Saver4 screens
vCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmark URL Saver at 86% against vCalc's 29%. Bookmark URL Saver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). vCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Bookmark URL Saver sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and vCalc sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookmark URL Saver holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bookmark URL Saver's written reviews are positive against 29% of vCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, vCalc every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookmark URL Saver versus vCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmark URL SavervCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (58 ratings) — better4.5 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better55
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoussef IsmailiKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

Bookmark URL Saver

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%

vCalc

All ratings55 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Bookmark URL Saver

Subscriptions7
  • Trace Pro$1.991 Month
  • Prismoria Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • All Access$2.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Trace Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
  • All Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Trace Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Free Lifetime offerFree
  • Trace Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Trace Pro$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Trace Lifetime$39.99
6 purchases

vCalc

Subscriptions5
  • Starter Privacy Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Privacy Plus3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Quarterly Vault Pro$6.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • Annual Secure Vault$9.991 Year
  • Half-Year Privacy Shield$9.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Bookmark URL Saver free?
Bookmark URL Saver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vCalc free?
vCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmark URL Saver or vCalc?
Bookmark URL Saver is rated higher. Bookmark URL Saver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while vCalc averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Bookmark URL Saver or vCalc have ads?
vCalc shows ads; Bookmark URL Saver does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookmark URL Saver or vCalc?
Bookmark URL Saver ships an update monthly, and vCalc every 5 days. Most recently, Bookmark URL Saver was updated on October 27, 2026 and vCalc on October 27, 2026.

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