Comparison

ICSParser vs Arbory for Plausible Analytics

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

Head to head
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 • 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. • Smart Duplicate Detection Already imported this file? ICSParser detects duplicates automatically and lets you skip or update each one, no more double-booked events. • Batch Import Import files with hundreds of events at once. Track every import in your history for easy reference. • Full Control Choose your target calendar, review warnings, and confirm before anything is written. Cancel mid-import at any time. • Works With Any ICS File Supports RFC 5545 standard calendar files from Google Calendar, Outlook, Airbnb, Booking.com, sports schedules, university timetables, and more. • Suspicious Event Warnings Helps spot potentially unwanted events (for example, unusual titles or links) before import, so you can review and skip them.

About

Arbory for Plausible Analytics

Features
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Arbory puts your Plausible Analytics dashboard on your iPhone, with native widgets, push notifications, and offline access. Connect to Plausible Cloud or your self-hosted instance and check your traffic in seconds -- no browser required. GLANCEABLE STATS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Add small, medium, large, or lock screen widgets that show your visitor count, pageviews, and trends at a glance. Your analytics live right on your home screen, updating throughout the day. A COMPLETE NATIVE DASHBOARD All 9 Plausible dashboard sections, rebuilt for iPhone: - Real-time visitor count with live updates - Visitor and pageview trends with interactive Swift Charts - Top pages, sources, countries, and more - Touch any chart point for exact values with haptic feedback - Pull to refresh, or let background sync keep things current TRAFFIC ALERTS AND DAILY SUMMARIES Get notified when traffic spikes or drops unexpectedly. Receive a daily digest of your key metrics at the time you choose. Notifications are processed entirely on your device -- no intermediary servers. WORKS WITH CLOUD AND SELF-HOSTED Connect to Plausible Cloud with your API key, or point Arbory at your self-hosted Plausible instance. Custom URLs, reverse proxy setups, and non-standard ports all supported. Your data flows directly from your phone to your Plausible server. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Arbory is built on the same principles as Plausible itself: - Zero third-party SDKs or tracking libraries - No analytics, no crash reporters, no ads - Your API key is stored in iOS Keychain - Direct connection only -- no data passes through our servers - "Data Not Collected" on the App Store privacy label BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK - Manage multiple sites with quick switching - Offline access with cached data from your last session - Face ID and Touch ID protection for your analytics - Dark mode that follows your system setting - Available in 7 languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese FREE TO TRY, ONE-TIME PURCHASE TO UNLOCK Download free and explore your dashboard with full functionality for one site. Upgrade to Arbory Pro for €14.99 (one-time, not a subscription) to unlock: - All home screen and lock screen widgets - Extended date ranges (30 days, 6 months, 12 months, custom) - Unlimited sites and quick switching - Goal and conversion tracking - Traffic Alert and Daily Summary notifications - Interactive chart features No subscription. Pay once. Yours forever. Arbory requires a Plausible Analytics account (plausible.io) with an API key. Plausible Analytics is a separate service not affiliated with Arbory.

Screenshots

ICSParser4 screens
Arbory for Plausible Analytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ICSParser at every 2 weeks against Arbory for Plausible Analytics's every 4 months. ICSParser also leads on iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. ICSParser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Arbory for Plausible Analytics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICSParser ships an update every 2 weeks, Arbory for Plausible Analytics every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ICSParser versus Arbory for Plausible Analytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICSParserArbory for Plausible Analytics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnton BelousovJorijn Schrijvershof

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
1 purchases

Arbory for Plausible Analytics

One-time1
  • Arbory Pro$12.99

Questions

Is ICSParser free?
ICSParser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arbory for Plausible Analytics free?
Arbory for Plausible Analytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ICSParser or Arbory for Plausible Analytics have ads?
Neither ICSParser nor Arbory for Plausible Analytics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ICSParser or Arbory for Plausible Analytics?
ICSParser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arbory for Plausible Analytics every 4 months. Most recently, ICSParser was updated on September 4, 2026 and Arbory for Plausible Analytics on September 11, 2026.

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