Comparison

MCBackup vs Smart Karigar

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

Smart Karigar

Features
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Smart Karigar makes hiring skilled home service professionals simple, fast, and transparent. Whether you need a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or another specialist, Smart Karigar connects you with nearby karigars (skilled workers) who can bid on your job, chat with you, and complete the work with live updates. FOR CUSTOMERS • Browse service categories and choose what you need • Describe your job and set your location on the map • Receive bids from available karigars and pick the best offer • Chat in-app with your assigned karigar • Track live location while they are on the way • Get push updates for bids, arrival, completion, and messages • Confirm the job, pay, and leave a rating WHY SMART KARIGAR • Marketplace built for local home services • Clear pricing and bid-based hiring • Real-time notifications so you never miss an update • Simple booking flow from request to checkout • Built for both homeowners and skilled professionals Download Smart Karigar and get quality home help when you need it.

Screenshots

MCBackup4 screens
Smart Karigar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Karigar at none against MCBackup's shown. Smart Karigar also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MCBackup versus Smart Karigar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCBackupSmart Karigar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRavi KotadiyaArslan Ayub

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

Smart Karigar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MCBackup

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Karigar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCBackup free?
MCBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Karigar free?
Smart Karigar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MCBackup or Smart Karigar have ads?
MCBackup shows ads; Smart Karigar does not.
Which is updated more often, MCBackup or Smart Karigar?
MCBackup ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Karigar every 3 months. Most recently, MCBackup was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Karigar on October 31, 2026.

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