# Contacts Backup Pro & Restore vs Sync with Files

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Contacts Backup Pro & Restore at 7.4K against Sync with Files's 1. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Sync with Files's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) 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 Sync with Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync with Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Backup Pro & Restore has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore ships an update every 5 months, Sync with Files every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Backup Pro & Restore | Sync with Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-pro-and-restore/id1120943403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-files/id6754183905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## 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


### Sync with Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-files/id6754183905)

Automatically sync your phone's photo library, including albums and folder structures, to the Files app. It mirrors your phone's organization, saving edited versions and Live Photos. The app ensures your Files app matches your photo library without ever deleting your original photos.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to Files app, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves Live Photos and edited versions, One-way sync to mirror photo library, Option to sync entire library or specific folders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contacts Backup Pro & Restore free?

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

### Is Sync with Files free?

Sync with Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Sync with Files?

Sync with Files is rated higher. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Sync with Files averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Sync with Files have ads?

Neither Contacts Backup Pro & Restore nor Sync with Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore or Sync with Files?

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore ships an update every 5 months, and Sync with Files every 2 months. Most recently, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sync with Files on November 5, 2026.

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