Comparison

ICS2Calendar vs Cal Import

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

Head to head
About

ICS2Calendar

Easily import calendar events from ICS files directly into your iPhone or iPad calendar. Share files from any app, preview events, select your destination calendar, and import with a single tap for a fast and reliable experience.

Highlights
  • Import ICS calendar files
  • Preview events before import
  • Select destination calendar
  • Share from any app
  • Direct import from Files app
Features
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Import calendar files in seconds. Open .ics files directly from Files, Mail, Safari, WhatsApp or any other app using the iOS Share menu, preview the events, choose the destination calendar, and import everything with a tap. The app lets you: * Open and preview ICS calendar files * Import events into any calendar on your iPhone or iPad * Share .ics files to the app from other apps * Open ICS attachments directly from the Files app * Select the exact calendar where events should be imported * Quickly review event details before saving Designed for fast, simple and reliable calendar imports without unnecessary steps.

About

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.

Highlights
  • CSV and ICS file import
  • Smart event preview
  • Customizable field mapping
  • Duplicate event detection
  • One-tap undo import
  • Recurring event support
  • Offline processing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ICS2Calendar2 screens
Cal Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cal Import at 100% against ICS2Calendar's 50%. Cal Import also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). ICS2Calendar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cal Import is free to download; ICS2Calendar costs $0.99 up front. Cal Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ICS2Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICS2Calendar ships an update every 8 days, Cal Import weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ICS2Calendar versus Cal Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICS2CalendarCal Import
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinkas SRLZhihao Yang

Customer experience

ICS2Calendar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Cal Import

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

In-app purchases

None

ICS2Calendar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cal Import

One-time1
  • Cal Import Pro$0.99

Questions

Is ICS2Calendar free?
ICS2Calendar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cal Import free?
Cal Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ICS2Calendar or Cal Import have ads?
Neither ICS2Calendar nor Cal Import shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ICS2Calendar or Cal Import?
ICS2Calendar ships an update every 8 days, and Cal Import weekly. Most recently, ICS2Calendar was updated on September 12, 2026 and Cal Import on September 9, 2026.

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