Contacts Backup + Export vs Export & Import Contacts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts Backup + Export
Safeguard your important contacts with a simple backup and export solution. Easily restore your entire contact list to any device without needing an account or computer. Keep your contacts accessible and secure with offline backups in a universal format.
- One-touch backup
- Offline backup capability
- In-app contact restore
- Universal vCard format
- Local archive log
- Easy export via email/Airdrop
Read full descriptionHide full description
Never worry about losing your important contacts again. Keep them safe and accessible with a single touch. This app makes it easy to backup and store your contacts list, export it to any location, and share it with anyone. Quickly recover and restore your contacts from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Your contacts are now in good hands. No accounts, activations, or sign-ins required. Simply tap to backup your contacts in a universal format (vCard) that's readable by any device. Restore your contacts instantly, all from your phone without needing a computer or synchronization. Key Features: * Easy & Fast Backup: Backup your contacts list with just one touch * Offline Backup: No need to be connected to any server * In-App Restore: No need for a computer, easily restore your contacts right in the app * Universal Format: vCard file format is readable by any device * Archive Log: Keep track of all your backups locally on your device * Easy Export: Export your backup through email, Airdrop, and more to any external location for safekeeping App icons - https://icons8.com
Export & Import Contacts
Easily export your iPhone contacts to various formats like vCard, CSV, or Excel. This app offers a private, no-sign-up experience with on-device processing. Upgrade to unlock unlimited exports and advanced contact management features.
- Export contacts to vCard, CSV, or Excel
- On-device processing for 100% privacy
- No sign-up or adverts required
- Import and export all or selected contacts
- Manage contacts, view duplicates, and merge
- Filter contacts by phone or email
Read full descriptionHide full description
The must have App to Export your iPhone contacts; no sign-up required, no adverts and 100% private. Export your iPhone contacts in vCard, CSV or Excel format. - Choose the file format - Choose where to save/export the file to - All processing is done on your iPhone so 100% private The FREE version is restricted to exporting a maximum of 25 contacts. Upgrade to 'Pro' to enable full functionality. - Export and Import All or a Selection of contacts - Manage your contacts view duplicates and merge - View contacts without phone, email or both Backup your contacts regularly to a safe place to ensure you can restore them Contact us on support@xappsios.com for any feedback or suggestions
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contacts Backup + Export at 68% against Export & Import Contacts's 14%. Contacts Backup + Export also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (182 vs 15). Export & Import Contacts's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Contacts Backup + Export sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Export & Import Contacts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Contacts Backup + Export holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Backup + Export has 182 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Contacts Backup + Export's written reviews are positive against 14% of Export & Import Contacts's.
Contacts Backup + Export ships an update every 5 weeks, Export & Import Contacts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contacts Backup + Export | Export & Import Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (182 ratings) — better | 3.5 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 182 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartsquare SCS | MARK MANSER |
Customer experience
Contacts Backup + Export
Export & Import Contacts
In-app purchases
Contacts Backup + Export
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- Annual$17.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Yearly$38.991 Year
- One Time Export$9.99
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime purchase$39.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Lifetime$69.99
Export & Import Contacts
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Go Pro$3.99
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Large Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$9.99
- Enormous Tip$19.99
Questions
Is Contacts Backup + Export free?
Is Export & Import Contacts free?
Which has better reviews, Contacts Backup + Export or Export & Import Contacts?
Do Contacts Backup + Export or Export & Import Contacts have ads?
Which is updated more often, Contacts Backup + Export or Export & Import Contacts?
Other comparisons
