# Backup Contacts + Restore

> iPhone contact backup and restore utility. (iPhone/iPad app by jonathan teboul.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts-plus-restore/id486537944 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [jonathan teboul](https://appshunter.io/developer/317689556)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts-plus-restore/id486537944/reviews.md

## What is Backup Contacts + Restore?

This app is the best way to backup your contacts directly from your iPhone!

With one tap, you can backup all your contacts and send the backup file by message or email.

You can restore your contacts at any time either from the app or by opening the attached file sent by message or email.

Backup are made on your device only, they are not uploaded to any server

Key Features:

-Backup your contacts directly on your iPhone or iPad.
-Share backup by message or email
-Restore contacts directly from app
-Restore contacts on any device by opening the attached ,vcf file sent by message or email
-Choose contacts to restore

## Key features

- One-tap contact backup
- Share backup via message/email
- Restore contacts from app
- Restore via .vcf file
- Select contacts for restore

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts-plus-restore/id486537944/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2020-11-02, version 5.1*

Downloaded this to create backup of contacts. Went to backup contacts and puts up a page saying upgrade to Pro version for £1.99, so that you can remove ads and backup 50+ contacts - I don’t have more than 50 contacts. The free app doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, it’s solely there to get you to part with your money without the option of trying it out first. I would really love to give this zero stars but that’s also not an option.

### 2/5 — Won’t Stop Sending Me Vcf afile

*2020-07-10, version 4.2*

I sent myself a backup this morning, and my mailbox is FULL of emails that are being sent every hour. 

I am unable to contact the developer directly. Please help. 
I will contact Apple tomorrow about the developer’s site leading to a redirect.

**Developer response:** Hello, do you still have issues? I don't get what's wrong, the app allows to send a backup by email and other ways, that's it. I guess you had issues with your mail app, not this app. The Mail app is used to send an email, not mine.

### 5/5 — اروع تطبيق على الإطلاق

*2018-12-07, version 4.2*

أفضل تطبيق لنسخ الأسماء

### 5/5 — Saved my bacon

*2018-09-08*

This app saved the day. Working in a mixed Microsoft, Apple, yahoo and google environment can real mess up you contact database. Jonathan has done a great job allowing you to backup , cleanup and re-import your contacts.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2018-02-12*

This is the only contacts backup app that supports file sharing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just please update the app to support iOS 7.1.2 or 9.3.5

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great sharing

*2017-02-18*

Great contacts back up app for sharing to Dropbox

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 1/5 — BS

*2016-08-18, version 2.5*

Senfs only ohne contact by e-mail and mit all contacts. Useless app.

### 5/5 — Saved my bacon

*2015-08-03, version 2.3*

Best 79p I've ever spent. 
Great app

### 1/5 — does not work

*2015-06-06, version 2.3*

it will only export the first contact selected of all my contacts

### 1/5 — App broken

*2015-04-25*

Cannot export to anywhere. The features are broken. Do not buy

## Frequently asked questions about Backup Contacts + Restore

### What does Backup Contacts + Restore do?

This app allows you to create a backup of all your iPhone or iPad contacts. You can then easily share this backup file via message or email. It also provides the functionality to restore your contacts directly from the app or by opening the backup file.

### How do I back up my contacts?

Backing up your contacts is a simple one-tap process. Once the backup is created, you can choose to send it via message or email. The app ensures that backups are made directly on your device and are not uploaded to any external servers.

### Can I restore contacts on a different device?

Yes, you can restore your contacts on any device. By opening the attached .vcf file that was sent via message or email, you can import your contacts onto a new or different device. You can also restore directly from within the app.

### Is Backup Contacts + Restore free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This allows you to utilize its core backup and restore functionalities without an initial cost.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This application is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It provides a straightforward solution for managing your contact data on Apple's mobile operating systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2021-03-05

Backup feature has been improved

### 5.1 — 2020-10-30

iOS 14 support

### 5 — 2020-09-23

A very new design
The app is now free for everyone!

### 4.2 — 2018-09-07

The app is easier to use
Removed In-App Purchases

### 4.1 — 2018-09-01

Improved iPad version

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