# PO Contacts — Portable Private Contacts

> Privacy-oriented, portable contacts manager with secure export/import and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastien BIERO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/po-contacts/id1495556759 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastien BIERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287281806)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/po-contacts/id1495556759/reviews.md

## What is PO Contacts?

PO Contacts stands for "Privacy Oriented Contacts".

The vision and end goal of this project is to have a portable and privacy oriented contacts manager.

- Portable means you can use it on "any" platform (see supported platforms on the website)
- Privacy oriented means it's built with a "privacy first" mindset. See the privacy policy for details.

Disclaimer

I built this app on my free time and mostly as a learning experience. I intend to use it myself and I'm happy to share it publicly for free if it can help others. I also made the code available publicly, because I believe being open source is an important part of a privacy-focused app. That being said, if you choose to use it, you use it at your own risks, there is no warranty (see the licence for more details).

Features:
- Open source
- Create and edit contact details
- Start email from contact
- Start phone from contact
- Start SMS from contact
- Export contacts to .vcf files
- Import contacts from .vcf files
- Protect your exported files with password-based AES encryption
- Sync your contacts data to the cloud (with encryption option)

## Key features

- Open source
- Create and edit contact details
- Start calls, emails, and SMS from contacts
- Export/import contacts to/from .vcf files
- Password-based AES encryption for exported files
- Encrypted cloud synchronization

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/po-contacts/id1495556759/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Surprised and satisfied

*2020-05-27*

Did exactly what I needed. 
Great app, thank you for your hard work. 
One little issue: the exported VCF file doesn’t support the Arabic language. 
Could you please help with that?
I use this app as a second address book beside the native contacts app, so I want to backup up my contacts, but the VCF file doesn’t support Arabic names. The names are showing in the form of symbols.
Thank you.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support!
This should now be fixed in version 2.0.0

## Frequently asked questions about PO Contacts

### What is PO Contacts?

PO Contacts is a privacy-oriented and portable contacts manager designed for secure contact management. It allows users to create, edit, and manage contact details with features like secure export/import and optional encrypted cloud synchronization.

### Is PO Contacts available on multiple platforms?

PO Contacts is designed to be portable and can be used on various platforms. The developer mentions checking the website for a list of supported platforms, and it is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How does PO Contacts protect my data?

PO Contacts prioritizes privacy with an open-source codebase and offers password-based AES encryption for exported .vcf files. It also provides an option for encrypted cloud synchronization to further secure your contact data.

### Can I export my contacts from PO Contacts?

Yes, PO Contacts allows you to export your contacts to .vcf files. These exported files can be protected with password-based AES encryption for added security.

### Does PO Contacts have ads?

No, PO Contacts does not contain advertisements. The app is free and developed with a privacy-first mindset, making it an ad-free experience for users.

### What is the update frequency for PO Contacts?

PO Contacts was last updated on April 4, 2021, with version 2.2.0. The app was initially released on February 1, 2020.

### What is the user rating for PO Contacts?

PO Contacts has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 review, indicating a highly positive user experience from its initial feedback.

### Is PO Contacts suitable for children?

PO Contacts has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app's focus on contact management and privacy features are generally appropriate for this age group.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2021-04-04

- Tweaked search screen header design
- Added support for Post Office Box and Extended Address fields in ADR (hidden by default)
- Updated navigation to not close the search when clicking a search result

### 2.1.0 — 2020-10-30

Added the ability to export a single contact from the quick action menu
Added the ability to select contacts for export and delete (long press on contact)

### 2.0.0 — 2020-08-01

Added support for cloud sync

### 1.2.0 — 2020-04-18

Added password-based encryption support for import and export of files
Added support for dark mode

### 1.1.0 — 2020-04-06

Added icons in the left menu
Added a settings entry in the left menu
Added a setting to display a draggable scrollbar

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All apps by Sebastien BIERO: https://appshunter.io/developer/1287281806

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