Comparison

MCBackup vs Calendar Monkey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MCBackup

Easily back up, export, and restore your contacts without a computer or account. Supports multiple export formats like Excel and PDF, with custom field selection for tailored backups. Keep your address book safe and organized.

Highlights
  • One-tap contact backup
  • Export to VCF, CSV, Excel, PDF
  • Custom field selection
  • Selective import
  • Find and merge duplicates
  • Works offline and privately
Features
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Never lose a phone number again. Trusted by 500k+ iPhone users, MCBackup is the simple way to back up, export, and restore your contacts right on your device. No computer. No account. Just tap Backup. NEW: Excel, PDF and custom field selection Back up contacts as Excel (XLSX) or PDF, in addition to VCF and CSV Choose exactly which fields to export: names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, company, birthdays, notes and more Import selectively by field. Pick which details to bring back into your address book. Full Notes support. Contact notes are now saved in backups and restored on import. WHY MCBACKUP? One-tap backup: save your whole contact list in seconds Four export formats: VCF (vCard), CSV, Excel and PDF. They work with email, Files, AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox. Custom exports: include only the fields you need for a clean, ready-to-use file Printable PDF contact list: handy as a paper copy or for sharing with family Excel-ready spreadsheets: easy to sort, edit, or use in business and CRM tools Restore anytime: recover deleted numbers or move contacts to a new iPhone Smart import: restore all contacts or only the ones you choose, with the fields you choose Find and merge duplicates: clean up duplicate names, phone numbers and emails Works offline and stays private: backups stay on your device until you decide where to save them PERFECT FOR Upgrading to a new iPhone or iPad Keeping a safe copy before iOS updates, repairs or resets Printing a contact list or sharing it as a PDF Managing business contacts in Excel Cleaning up a messy phonebook before a trip or job change Sharing your address book in a universal file format HOW IT WORKS Tap Backup and choose VCF, CSV, Excel or PDF Select the contact fields you want to include Save to Files, email it to yourself, or AirDrop it to another device Restore or import whenever you need, choosing which contacts and which fields YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS MCBackup has no sign-up and no servers. Your contacts never leave your device unless you choose to share the file. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Danish and Arabic. Download MCBackup free and keep your contacts safe today. Privacy Policy: https://ruruinfotech.com/PrivacyPolicy/ContactsbackUp/McBackup_privacy.html

About

Calendar Monkey

Organize your appointments, tasks, and meal plans with this intuitive productivity app. It features customizable lists for groceries and URLs, plus a recipe vault to streamline your daily life.

Highlights
  • Intuitive calendar organization
  • Satisfying to-do list management
  • Customizable grocery lists
  • Quick-access URL saving
  • Drag-and-drop meal planning
  • Recipe storage and integration
Features
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Tame the chaos of your day with Calendar Monkey—a calendar app that brings humor and efficiency to your routine. Here’s what’s inside this jungle of productivity: Calendar Mastery: Organize your appointments, special events, self-care reminders, and more with a clean, intuitive layout. Manage your life without losing your mind. To-Do List Domination: Create, complete, and cross out tasks like the pro you always meant to be. Checkboxes never felt so satisfying. Grocery Lists for All: Keep separate, customizable grocery lists for every store in town. No more walking aimlessly down the aisles—plan and conquer. Quick-Access URL List: Save those must-visit URLs, from soccer schedules to your secret gift idea stash. Never get caught saying, “Where did I see that again?” Drag & Drop Meal Planning: Effortlessly arrange a week’s worth of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. Whether it’s ‘Pizza Night’ or homemade feasts, meal planning just went from chore to cheer. Recipe Vault: Store favorite recipes, save URLs, and add dishes directly to your meal plan. Your taste buds will thank you. Calendar app, to-do list, grocery planner, meal planning, recipes, productivity, event scheduling, task manager, appointments, list organizer, URL saver, personal planner.

Screenshots

MCBackup4 screens
Calendar Monkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MCBackup at Free against Calendar Monkey's $4.99. MCBackup also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). Calendar Monkey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MCBackup is free to download; Calendar Monkey costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calendar Monkey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCBackup has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCBackup ships an update every 3 months, Calendar Monkey every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MCBackup versus Calendar Monkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCBackupCalendar Monkey
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRavi KotadiyaSymbiotic Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

MCBackup

All ratings2,352 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative41.8%

Calendar Monkey

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MCBackup

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Incorrect contact merging
  • Backup files not working
  • Contacts disappearing after use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved contact backup and restore
  • Better duplicate contact management
  • Export to more file formats

Calendar Monkey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MCBackup

No in-app purchases

None

Calendar Monkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCBackup free?
MCBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calendar Monkey free?
Calendar Monkey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MCBackup or Calendar Monkey?
Calendar Monkey is rated higher. MCBackup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Calendar Monkey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MCBackup or Calendar Monkey have ads?
MCBackup shows ads; Calendar Monkey does not.
Which is updated more often, MCBackup or Calendar Monkey?
MCBackup ships an update every 3 months, and Calendar Monkey every 9 days. Most recently, MCBackup was updated on November 11, 2026 and Calendar Monkey on October 30, 2026.

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