Comparison

Linkdrop vs ICSParser

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

Head to head
About

Linkdrop

Features
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Linkdrop is a simple, elegant way to save links β€” and nothing gets in your way. No accounts. No clutter. No distractions. Just a smooth, native experience built entirely for iPhone. Linkdrop helps you quickly capture what you find online and keep it organized, without slowing you down. Every interaction is designed to feel instant, intuitive, and lightweight β€” from sharing a link to managing your collections. You can save from Safari, Instagram, TikTok β€” or almost any other app with a Share button. Whether it’s an article, a recipe, a video, or a post β€” just tap β€œShare” and drop it in. Your data stays on your device, powered by Core Data and SwiftUI. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just peace of mind. Whether you're saving for later, gathering inspiration, or collecting for a project, Linkdrop lets you stay focused on what matters: the content. Key Features Share links directly from Safari, Instagram, TikTok, or any other app Organize with custom collections or use Quick Drops Add personal notes to any link Edit, move, favorite, or share links Search and manage everything in one clean view Private by design β€” all data stays on your device No ads, no subscriptions One-time purchase. Yours to keep.

About

ICSParser

Features
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Import ICS calendar files into Apple Calendar with full control over every event. ICSParser lets you preview, review, and selectively import events from any .ics file, right from your iPhone. No more blindly adding hundreds of events. See exactly what you're importing before it touches your calendar. HOW IT WORKS Open any .ics file from Mail, Files, Safari, or any app Preview all events with dates, locations, and details Choose which calendar to import into Review a summary and confirm Done, see exactly what was imported KEY FEATURES β€’ Preview Before Import See every event before it's added. Search, sort by date or name, and tap any event for full details including location, attendees, recurrence, and alarms. β€’ Smart Duplicate Detection Already imported this file? ICSParser detects duplicates automatically and lets you skip or update each one, no more double-booked events. β€’ Batch Import Import files with hundreds of events at once. Track every import in your history for easy reference. β€’ Full Control Choose your target calendar, review warnings, and confirm before anything is written. Cancel mid-import at any time. β€’ Works With Any ICS File Supports RFC 5545 standard calendar files from Google Calendar, Outlook, Airbnb, Booking.com, sports schedules, university timetables, and more. β€’ Suspicious Event Warnings Helps spot potentially unwanted events (for example, unusual titles or links) before import, so you can review and skip them. ICSParser Terms of Use: https://antonbelousov.github.io/icsparser/terms-of-use.html Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linkdrop4 screens
ICSParser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ICSParser at Free against Linkdrop's $1.99. Linkdrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ICSParser is free to download; Linkdrop costs $1.99 up front. ICSParser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Linkdrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkdrop ships an update weekly, ICSParser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Linkdrop versus ICSParser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkdropICSParser
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohnny ObergAnton Belousov

In-app purchases

None

Linkdrop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ICSParser

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Linkdrop free?
Linkdrop costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICSParser free?
ICSParser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linkdrop or ICSParser have ads?
Neither Linkdrop nor ICSParser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkdrop or ICSParser?
Linkdrop ships an update weekly, and ICSParser every 4 months. Most recently, Linkdrop was updated on October 14, 2026 and ICSParser on October 23, 2026.

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