# Contacts Backup Pro & Restore vs Export Contacts

The clearest difference is rating: Contacts Backup Pro & Restore at 4.7 against Export Contacts's 4.3. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 89) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Export Contacts's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Export Contacts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Backup Pro & Restore has 7.4K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Contacts Backup Pro & Restore's written reviews are positive against 70% of Export Contacts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore ships an update every 5 months, Export Contacts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Backup Pro & Restore | Export Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-pro-and-restore/id1120943403/reviews)** | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contacts-csv-excel/id1356211837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Stefan Keller](https://appshunter.io/developer/336389061) |

## What reviewers say

### Contacts Backup Pro & Restore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-pro-and-restore/id1120943403)

Easily back up, export, and restore all your phone contacts with a single tap. Securely store backups in the cloud and synchronize them across devices. Set reminders for regular backups to prevent data loss.

**Highlights:** Save all contacts in one tap, Cloud synchronization, Export contacts via email/iMessage, Restore contacts on any device, Set backup reminders, Manage backup history, Edit, update, delete contacts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass. | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove advertisement from the App | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome backup system
- 👍 Contacts transfer was simple
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Helpful information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't take Apple ID
- 🐛 Deleted all notes
- 💰 Constant charging
- 💰 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Keeps trying to charge
- Doesn't show all photos

**Requested features**

- Option to delete duplicates
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


### Export Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contacts-csv-excel/id1356211837)

Effortlessly back up and export your contacts to various formats, including vCard, Excel, and CSV. Customize your exports by selecting specific fields and groups, and save custom setups for quick, repeated use. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with local processing and seamless integration with iOS features.

**Highlights:** Export contacts to Excel or CSV, Backup contacts to vCard, Select specific fields and groups for export, Create and save custom export setups, Sync export setups across devices, Retain contact pictures and notes in vCard backups, Local processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changed Contacts Export | $2.99 | one-time |
| CSV & Excel Export Formats | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contacts Backup Pro & Restore free?

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Export Contacts free?

Export Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Export Contacts?

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore is rated higher. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Export Contacts averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.

### Do Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Export Contacts have ads?

Neither Contacts Backup Pro & Restore nor Export Contacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Export Contacts?

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore ships an update every 5 months, and Export Contacts every 2 months. Most recently, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore was updated on September 25, 2026 and Export Contacts on September 24, 2026.

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