# Contact Find

> Advanced contact search for address book entries by various fields and notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-find/id290153951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-find/id290153951/reviews.md

## What is Contact Find?

This application adds the missing full search to the contacts in your address book. Don't just search for first and last names, but find your contacts by their phone number, area code, emails address, city, street and so on. This includes full text search in the notes field of each contact.
 
Version 1.1 has several long awaited new features:

- Much faster startup because the contacts only have to be imported once and are cached afterwards

- Faster search

- Search for several keywords. It finds the contacts which contain all of them

- Explicit search for job, department and company field

- Newlines in the notes field are preserved

## Key features

- Search by phone number, email, city, street
- Full text search in notes
- Faster startup and search performance
- Multi-keyword search
- Search by job, department, company
- Preserves newlines in notes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-find/id290153951/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-02-14*

Says it allows searching by fields other than the name, but it doesn’t. I’m on IOS 17.3; probably is no longer being updated.  Submitted an error report; didn’t hear back.   This should be removed from the App Store.  Requested a refund.

### 1/5 — Don't download

*2014-10-09, version 1.2.3*

Terrible app doesn't even work...it wouldn't load my contacts into the app, it would just show a loading screen. I wouldn't even have rated it a star...save your money people.

### 1/5 — What A Shame!!!

*2012-01-19, version 1.2.1*

I downloaded the app and it started to import my contacts.  Leaving the phone turned on for approximately 36 HOURS it was still important contacts.  I doubt if it will ever finish.  I had a Palm and it could search contracts.  This app looked like it could work as well, but it just cant get its act together.

### 5/5 — This is most under-rated App

*2011-08-17, version 1.2.1*

This is the most unknown, undiscovered gem of an app I know about! It's an absolute necessity for anyone who has a multitude of contacts in their address book and who use the "notes" section to include supplementary names, extensions and other useful bits of info that are not included in normal contact information. If you have more than 100 names in your address book and also use the "notes" and any other sections of the contact page for important additional info (like name of secretary, name of customer service rep, categories like painters, carpenters, other info you include in "notes" section)- this app is a must!

### 1/5 — 5 star app only used 1 star to gain attention from developers

*2011-06-24, version 1.2.0*

I would love to see an update that stops the needs to even use stock address book in a sense except for adding contacts and syncing to other apple devices and apps. As of now in order to see all contacts you leave the search field empty press search and all the main info pops up except for notes and dates or anniversaries. This could be easily fixed with a view all button that let's you view ALL INFO on every contact. Other than that one flaw this is one of my favorite apps.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2011-04-17, version 1.2.0*

It works as advertised. I am now able to search using any criteria such notes. Its great. The only drawback is having to remember to import contact every time one updats ones contact in outlook or on the phone

### 2/5 — Wish it worked better

*2011-02-22, version 1.2.0*

This is about version 1.2. for iPad (32 GB). The idea is wonderful, I just wish it actually found all matching entries. I have about 5000 contacts, and while it said it loaded them all, a search finds only a small number of entries I know would match my simple criteria. I'll hang onto the app in case a future update improves, since this is an app I really could use if it worked as advertised.

### 5/5 — This app is now even more valuable!

*2010-08-14, version 0*

Apple has truncated the notes field to just 12 lines in iOS4 instead of the full screen view it has in all previous versions of its firmware.  For most business people, who have lots of notes, it is now very difficult to wade through your notes with iOS4.  Your app shows a nice full screen view of the notes and makes it easy to read.  Thanks so much.

I have complained to Apple of how "stupid" is was for them to only show 12 lines of notes, but so far, as of iOS 4.0.2, they have not changed it.

### 1/5 — IT Pro

*2010-01-12, version 0*

Fails to load more than 778 contacts so completely useless for me. Tech support non- responsive. Waste of $$ unless you have few contacts.

### 1/5 — how do i get a refund

*2009-12-04, version 0*

it wouldnt even import all my contacts
so i dont know how it works
it crashed after 700 contacts imported
and there is no one to contact on the blog link

## Frequently asked questions about Contact Find

### What does this app do?

This application enhances your device's address book by providing a comprehensive search function. It allows you to find contacts not only by name but also by phone number, email address, location details like city and street, and even by keywords found within the notes section of each contact.

### What are the key features of this contact search app?

Key features include the ability to search by various contact details such as phone number, email, and location. It also offers full-text search within contact notes, significantly faster startup and search times due to caching, and the capability to search for multiple keywords simultaneously. You can also specifically search by job, department, and company fields.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience for its contact management and search functionalities.

### How does the search functionality work?

The app provides an advanced search that goes beyond simple name matching. You can input phone numbers, email addresses, city names, street names, or specific keywords. The app also supports searching for multiple keywords, finding contacts that contain all of them, and allows for explicit searches within job, department, and company fields.

### Can I search for contacts using information in the notes field?

Absolutely. The application offers full-text search capabilities within the notes field of each contact. This means you can find contacts by searching for any text you've previously saved in their notes, making it easier to recall specific details or context.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2019-02-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- support for iPhone 6, 6+ and the iPad Pro
- support for the iPad multitasking (split view..)

### 1.2.3 — 2014-05-01

- enhanced for iOS7
- more responsive

### 1.2.2 — 2012-12-04

- support for iOS6 and the iPhone 5

- import limit lifted on iOS6

### 1.2.1 — 2011-08-16

- press icon to clear search
- bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2010-12-16

- iPad support

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