Comparison

Export Contact vs Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent

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

Head to head
About

Export Contact

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
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Exporting contacts from your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be complicated, and this app is the proof of it. With a simple and straightforward user interface, this app will walk you through the few short steps to backing up and exporting your contacts. 7 REASONS TO USE THIS APP - Easy to use - Choose from 3 different export file types - Select what specific contacts you want to export - Choose how to share the export file - Perfect for transferring contacts to a new iPhone or iPad - Designed with your privacy in mind - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars Download it now, or read on to learn more... REVIEWS FROM USERS "Very easy to use! This is the first app I've ever paid money for - so worth it! I exported to CSV format, emailed the file to myself, and checked - all the info came over." -- Jean06066 "Saved my contacts. To make a long story short I spent two days trying to untangle a horrible outlook contact snafu on my iPhone that iCloud could not save me from. I discovered this app and it saved them all. Worth the small price." -- seattlejr "Did exactly what I needed. I can’t believe Apple makes it so hard to bulk export contacts from one iPhone to another. This app took exactly 2 minutes from install through having all my contacts from my old phone in a file I could import into iCloud and other apps. Best money I’ve spent in a long time." -- NoMoreNicknamez "Amazing. Very quick and easy to transfer my contacts. This app worked perfectly in seconds." -- Coach KBD "Was messing around for hours trying to figure out how to transfer my contacts that were saved on an exchange account to iCloud. Downloaded this app and was done in minutes." -- EYPYS EASY TO USE This application is extremely simple to use. Select the file format, back up your contacts, export them, and you’re done! Have a look at the screenshots and you will see how simple it is. EXPORT YOUR CONTACTS The app gives you the ability to export all your contacts at once, or groups of contacts, or even specific contacts. 3 EXPORT FILE TYPES Choose from three different formats to export your contacts: Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), or vCard (.vcf). These are the most widely-used formats when dealing with contacts. Any of these formats will let you easily import your contacts into other apps or services such as Gmail, Outlook, and more. CHOOSE YOUR EXPORT METHOD Export your contacts the way you want. You can export them using email, SMS, iMessage, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Slack, Evernote, and more. PERFECT FOR MOVING YOUR CONTACTS TO A NEW IPHONE OR IPAD Just got a new iPhone or iPad? This app makes it a breeze to export your contacts from your old device to the new one. UNLIMITED USE You can back up and export your contacts as many times as you want. SAFE AND PRIVATE This app is 100% safe for your contacts. The backup and export is done locally on your iPhone. Unlike other apps, this one does not analyze or store your contacts on a remote server. EXPORT CONTACT PRO The Pro version of Export Contact can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment. Benefits of the Pro version are: - Remove ads - Ability to export more than 100 contacts at once - Select contact groups - Select specific contacts in your address book Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

About

Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent

Easily manage and back up your iPhone contacts. This app helps you find recent contacts, eliminate duplicates, and export your address book to various file formats. It ensures your data is secure and private.

Highlights
  • Find and manage recent contacts
  • Eliminate and merge duplicate contacts
  • Backup contacts securely
  • Export contacts to Excel, CSV, or VCF
  • Share contacts via Email, iMessage, AirDrop
  • Privacy guaranteed, no data sharing
Features
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As one of the most vital info on the iPhone, the Contacts app keeps the basic info of our friends, families, or business partners. Exporting iPhone contacts to Excel/vCard is a good way to backup them. Features: - Easily find and manage your recently added contacts. - Eliminate duplicates: Easily detect and merge duplicate contacts to keep your address book organized and clutter-free. - Backup your contacts: Safeguard your contact list with easy, secure backups. - Flexible Contact Export Options: Export your contacts to Excel, CSV, or VCF files with just a few taps. - Lightning-Fast & Reliable: Enjoy seamless performance designed for speed and security. - Effortless Sharing: Share contacts via Email, iMessage, AirDrop, and more. - Privacy Guaranteed: Your contacts remain 100% safe—no uploads, transfers, or data sharing. =================================== ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Subscription price: - 1 week: $3.99 (3-day free trial) - 1 month: $6.99 - Lifetime: $14.99 - Subscription may be canceled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-labs Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/mobi-labs-termofservice

Screenshots

Export Contact4 screens
Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent at every 5 days against Export Contact's every 2 months. Export Contact's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 22) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Export Contact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Export Contact against 4.7 for Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contact has 3.7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Export Contact versus Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExport ContactSmart Transfer Contacts・Recent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings)4.7 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncAnh Nguyen

Customer experience

Export Contact

All ratings3,704 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative48.7%

Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Export Contact

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during Excel exports
  • Inconsistent contact data in exported files
  • Incomplete contact information in exported files

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Export Contact

Subscriptions2
  • Export Contact Pro (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Export Contact Pro (annual)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export Contact Pro (lifetime)$12.99
3 purchases

Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Export Contact free?
Export Contact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent free?
Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Export Contact or Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent?
Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent is rated higher. Export Contact averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.
Do Export Contact or Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent have ads?
Both Export Contact and Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent show ads.
Which is updated more often, Export Contact or Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent?
Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent every 5 days. Most recently, Export Contact was updated on October 20, 2026 and Smart Transfer Contacts・Recent on September 29, 2026.

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