Cal Import vs CalAction

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.

CalAction makes importing, creating, and managing calendar events effortless. Open any ICS file, create events from scratch, and keep your calendars organized — all in one app. No subscription. Privacy first. IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE Open ICS files from Mail, Safari, WhatsApp, or any app using the Share Sheet. Browse with the file picker, paste from clipboard, enter a URL, scan a QR code, or drag and drop. Six ways to import — CalAction handles them all. CREATE ICS FILES Build calendar events from scratch. Set the title, date, time, location, notes, URL, and alarms. Export as an ICS file, share via QR code, or add directly to your calendar. SMART IMPORT Preview every event before importing. Choose which calendar to add them to. See duplicate warnings so you never import the same event twice. CalAction detects Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, and FaceTime links and shows a "Join Call" button in your calendar. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Just a tool that respects your privacy. SEARCH YOUR CALENDAR Find any event by title, location, or notes — across the past and next year. FIND DUPLICATES Scan your calendars for duplicate events. Review grouped results and clean them up in one tap. BULK OPERATIONS Select multiple events to delete, move to another calendar, or export as a single ICS file. SMART CONFLICT RESOLUTION Importing duplicates? See a side-by-side diff and choose to skip, replace, or keep both — per event. AUTO-ROUTING RULES Automatically assign events to the right calendar based on keywords in the title or location. Set it once, import effortlessly. CALENDAR EXPORT Export an entire calendar as a single ICS file. Perfect for backups or migrating between calendar services. MORE FEATURES - Import history with undo — roll back any import - QR code generation for sharing events - 7 accent color themes - 7 colorful icons - Haptic feedback - Choose your preferred maps app (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) - Works with iCloud, Google, Outlook, and Exchange calendars - Share extension for importing from any app - Your data never leaves your device Completely free to use. No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking.