Comparison

Catendar 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

Catendar

Easily import calendar events from various sources, including .ics files, screenshots, and copied text, directly into your Apple Calendar. This app streamlines event creation by extracting details and allowing review before saving, even offering AI assistance for file repair.

Highlights
  • Import .ics files from various apps
  • Convert screenshots and flyers to events
  • Extract details from PDFs and HTML
  • Paste text to create calendar entries
  • AI assistance for file repair
  • Review events before saving
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Catendar helps you turn calendar files and event details into Apple Calendar events without retyping everything by hand. Open an .ics file from Files, Mail, or another app, review the event details, choose a calendar, and save. When the source is not a clean calendar file, Catendar can help extract event details from PDFs, HTML files, screenshots, flyers, or copied text, then prepare an importable calendar event. What you can do - Add .ics invites from Files, Mail, and other apps - Turn screenshots and flyers into calendar events - Extract event details from PDF, HTML, and more - Paste copied event text and create calendar entries - Chat with AI for calendar file repair and extraction - Review before saving to your chosen calendar Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Catendar4 screens
Cal Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cal Import at 13.0 against Catendar's 18.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Catendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cal Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catendar ships an update every 11 days, Cal Import weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Catendar versus Cal Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatendarCal Import
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodingmiao PTE. LTD.Zhihao Yang

Customer experience

Catendar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cal Import

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Catendar

Subscriptions1
  • Feed the cat$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Buy a coffee$4.99
1 purchases

Cal Import

One-time1
  • Cal Import Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Catendar free?
Catendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cal Import free?
Cal Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Catendar or Cal Import have ads?
Neither Catendar nor Cal Import shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catendar or Cal Import?
Catendar ships an update every 11 days, and Cal Import weekly. Most recently, Catendar was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cal Import on September 9, 2026.

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