# eContacts Lite : Phonebook Backup

> Phonebook backup, restore, and cross-platform contact management utility. (iPhone/iPad app by Vimal Jain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econtacts-lite-phonebook-backup/id895324708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vimal Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/893943448)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Arabic, Dutch, Greek, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany) and 11 more
- Released: 2014-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econtacts-lite-phonebook-backup/id895324708/reviews.md

## What is eContacts Lite?

The eContacts is an application to backup and restore your contacts. It allows to store multiple versions of your contacts and get them back whenever you require it. It is a cross platform application, so you can get your contacts between multiple platform phones.

Main functionalities of application are:

1. Backup contacts to server from phonebook. Every backup will create a new version on the server.
2. Download contacts from server to application and then save to phonebook.
3. Cross platform contacts transfer (Pro Version only).
4. Find & merge duplicate contacts (based on name, phone number, email).
5. Qucik merge option to merge all duplicate contacts on one click.
6. Save optimized contacts list to phonebook.
7. Find missing fields of contacts.
8. Export contacts as vCard or csv file and mail it.

How to take contacts Backup?

1. Start the application. Your current phonebook contacts will be loaded and shown. If all your phonebook contacts are not available on the list, select all contacts and delete them.
2. Click the option button on top right corner.
3. If there are no phonebook contacts available, select 'Load From Phonebook' option. It will load all your phonebook contacts.
4. Click the 'Backup Contacts' option. This will show a pop over with three buttons.
a) Sync: If you are an existing user from any platform, fill up your phone number and password and click 'Sync' button, this will save current contacts available within app to econtact server and backup of your contacts completed.
b) New User: If you are a first time user for any platform, select this option, fill up your Email, phone number and password and click 'Sync' button, this will create a new user and save current contacts available within app to econtact server and backup of your contacts completed. If Email or Phone number is already registered, user will get error message.
c) Cancel: If user needs to cancel the current process.

How to Restore contacts in the eContacts app?

1. Start the application. Your current phonebook contacts will be loaded and shown. If you need only contacts from the last backup, select all contacts and delete them.
2. Click the option button on top right corner.
3. Select 'Restore Contacts' option. It will show version list screen.
4. On version list screen, a popup will be shown. Fill up mobile number and password, which you had used when contacts were saved to server. Then click 'Download' button. It will download all available contact version from server. Select any of the version, that version will start downloading and stored in the application. 
5. The restored contacts will be available only in eContacts application. If you want to get those contacts in your phonebook, Select 'Save to Phonebook' option. It will restore contacts in your phonebook.

We would neither share your contacts to any other nor use it for any kind of promotional/other work.

## Key features

- Backup contacts to server
- Restore contacts from server
- Cross-platform transfer (Pro)
- Find and merge duplicate contacts
- Export contacts (vCard/CSV)
- Save optimized contact list

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eContacts Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/econtacts-lite-phonebook-backup/id895324708/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Contact Manager Yet

*2019-10-12*

I have tried many. This is the best so far. Finds and merges duplicates, and  repairs other contact problems quickly and simply. No stupid social media flab. Just good programming.

### 5/5 — Nice App

*2014-07-30*

It works very good and has all functionalities as per description. It would be good if its available in more languages.

## Frequently asked questions about eContacts Lite

### How do I back up my contacts with eContacts Lite?

Open eContacts Lite, ensure your phonebook contacts are loaded, and tap 'Backup Contacts'. You can then choose to 'Sync' as an existing user or 'New User' to save your contacts to the eContacts server, creating a new version with each backup.

### Can I restore my contacts to a different phone using eContacts Lite?

Yes, eContacts Lite is a cross-platform application. After backing up your contacts, you can download them from the server to the app on another device and then save them to that device's phonebook.

### Does eContacts Lite help with duplicate contacts?

Yes, eContacts Lite includes functionalities to 'Find & merge duplicate contacts' based on name, phone number, or email. It also offers a 'Quick merge' option for one-click consolidation.

### What formats can I export my contacts in with eContacts Lite?

You can export your contacts as a vCard file or a CSV file. These exported files can then be easily mailed to yourself or others.

### Is eContacts Lite free to use?

eContacts Lite is available for free. However, certain features like cross-platform contact transfer are only available in the Pro Version, indicating potential in-app purchases for advanced functionality.

### How often is eContacts Lite updated?

The latest version of eContacts Lite is 2.1, which was last updated on July 15, 2016. This suggests the app has not received recent updates.

### What is the age rating for eContacts Lite?

eContacts Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What devices does eContacts Lite support?

eContacts Lite is designed for iOS devices, specifically supporting iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2016-07-15

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

Design Changes
Improved Algorithms

### 2.0 — 2016-07-14

- UI Changes.
- Improved Algorithms.

### 1.4 — 2015-04-21

- Change Password and Forgot Password Functionality added.

### 1.3 — 2015-02-24

- Changes in application design.
- iOS 8 support added.

### 1.2 — 2014-09-16

1. Updated logic to merge contacts.
2. Find contacts with missing fields
3. Export as cdv file
4. Export as vCard

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