# Backup Contacts ! — save , export and recover

> Offline contact backup and restore via email, no computer needed. (iPhone/iPad app by Emanuele Floris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts/id573970583 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842)
- Category: News, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 226 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Korean, Danish, European Spanish, Finnish, French (France), Greek and 11 more
- Released: 2012-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts/id573970583/reviews.md

## What is Backup Contacts !?

Try the easiest way to backup and restore your contacts all from your phone without needing a computer or synchronization. 
With just one tap you can create your own backup copy of your contacts and send them to you via email.
You can restore your contacts by simply opening the file sent by email.

 Key Features:

* Offline Backup. No need to sync to any server. Just email the backup file to yourself.
* Easy restore. No need to use any app to restore backup file. Just tap on the *.vcf backup file in the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad mail client.
* Easily transfer contacts between iOS Devices using just email client.
* Backup Contacts as VCF (VCard)


You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase.
• Auto-renewable subscription
• Monthly with 3-Days Free Trial  ($2.99), Annual with 3-Days Free Trial ($9.99) 
• Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/privacycoldat/
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Offline backup
- Email backup file
- Easy restore via email
- Transfer contacts between iOS devices
- Backup as VCF (vCard)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 226)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts/id573970583/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App hay 👍

*2025-03-13, version 3.2*

Hay có, nhưng chưa hoàn thiện bản sao lưu đầy đủ. Hình ảnh trong danh bạ, chưa được. Mong cập nhật sớm, chỉ cần như vậy thôi.❤️❤️❤️❤️✅

### 5/5 — Ciro

*2024-10-08, version 2.9*

Ottima

### 4/5 — Lino13m

*2024-08-31, version 2.9*

Veramente okay

### 5/5 — Muy buena

*2024-01-07, version 2.9*

Interesante tener el el teléfono

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-08-22*

Great

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-08-11*

Works like a charm

### 1/5 — Backup

*2018-05-24*

Beware. Fails to back up ALL of my contacts. The manufacturer chose to ignore this issue despite asking to assistance, twice. I am seeking a refund.     I would not recommend  or rate this app but have had to give it one star just to sent this message

### 1/5 — 使えない最低

*2018-02-24*

全く使えない

### 5/5 — Super App

*2017-03-08*

Sehr gute App um Fotos direkt in das Email einzufügen und zu versenden. So kann sich der Empfänger das Bild gleich ansehen ohne einen Anhang zu öffnen oder etwas herunterzuladen. Note 1, auch für die einfache Bedienung.

### 5/5 — Ottimo

*2017-01-31, version 2.4*

Rapido e semplice

## Frequently asked questions about Backup Contacts !

### What does Backup Contacts ! do?

This app allows you to easily back up and restore your phone's contacts without needing a computer or synchronization. You can create a backup copy of your contacts with a single tap and have it emailed to yourself.

### How do I restore my contacts?

Restoring your contacts is straightforward. Simply open the VCF backup file that was emailed to you directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad mail client. The app is not needed for the restore process itself.

### Is there a cost to use Backup Contacts !?

The app offers an auto-renewing subscription with a 3-day free trial. Monthly subscriptions are $2.99 and annual subscriptions are $9.99. Your subscription will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I transfer contacts between my Apple devices?

Yes, you can easily transfer contacts between your iOS devices using just the email client. By backing up your contacts to a VCF file and emailing it, you can then open this file on another iOS device to import the contacts.

### Does this app require an internet connection for backups?

No, the backup process is offline. You do not need to sync to any server. The backup file is created directly on your device and then emailed to you, which does require an internet connection for sending the email.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2026-08-08

- Faster contact counting on large address books
- Full support for limited contacts access (iOS 18+)
- Redesigned empty state in your backup list
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 3.2 — 2025-03-11

Improved contact management system and fixed minor bugs

### 3.1 — 2025-02-15

Improved contact management system and fixed minor bugs

### 3.0 — 2025-02-12

Improved contact management system and fixed minor bugs

### 2.9 — 2023-06-07

Bug of layout fix

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