# Export Contact vs Import & Export Contacts Excel

The clearest difference is rating: Export Contact at 4.6 against Import & Export Contacts Excel's 4.0. Export Contact also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 81) and review sentiment (47% vs 31%). Import & Export Contacts Excel's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Export Contact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Import & Export Contacts Excel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Export Contact holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contact has 3.7K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Export Contact's written reviews are positive against 31% of Import & Export Contacts Excel's.

Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, Import & Export Contacts Excel every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Export Contact | Import & Export Contacts Excel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975/reviews)** | [4.0 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/import-and-export-contacts-excel/id1546550155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) |

## What reviewers say

### Export Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975)

Easily back up and export your iPhone or iPad contacts. Choose from multiple file formats and sharing methods. Designed for privacy and seamless transfer to new devices.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, 3 export file types (Excel, CSV, vCard), Select specific contacts for export, Multiple sharing options, Transfer contacts to new devices, Local backup for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Contact Pro (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Export Contact Pro (annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Export Contact Pro (lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful backup tool
- 🔒 Secure contacts export

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Corrupted/incomplete exports
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during Excel exports
- Inconsistent contact data in exported files
- Incomplete contact information in exported files

**Requested features**

- Preserve contact metadata (notes, labels, etc.)
- Ability to select specific contacts to export
- Support for more export formats (e.g., vCard, CSV, Excel)
- Improved error handling and feedback


### Import & Export Contacts Excel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/import-and-export-contacts-excel/id1546550155)

Easily back up, transfer, and share your contacts in various formats like VCF, CSV, PDF, and Excel. This tool processes your data locally for enhanced privacy and security, offering a hassle-free alternative to cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** One-click export and import, Multiple export formats (VCF, CSV, PDF, JSON, EXCEL), Local data processing for privacy, Secure sharing of contacts, Backup and restore address book

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contacts Hero PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Package | $9.99 | per year |
| Export Contact Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contacts Hero Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Export Contact free?

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

### Is Import & Export Contacts Excel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Export Contact or Import & Export Contacts Excel?

Export Contact is rated higher. Export Contact averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Import & Export Contacts Excel averages 4.0 from 81 ratings.

### Do Export Contact or Import & Export Contacts Excel have ads?

Export Contact shows ads; Import & Export Contacts Excel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Export Contact or Import & Export Contacts Excel?

Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, and Import & Export Contacts Excel every 5 weeks. Most recently, Export Contact was updated on September 23, 2026 and Import & Export Contacts Excel on September 23, 2026.

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