Comparison

Export Contact vs Transfer My Contacts

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

Transfer My Contacts

Easily back up, sync, and transfer your contacts between any devices. This reliable app offers a fast and simple 2-way sync, ensuring your contact information is accessible wherever you go. It supports transfers between different operating systems and devices with the same OS.

Highlights
  • Backup and sync contacts
  • 2-way contact sync
  • Transfer between any phone
  • Cross-OS transfers
  • Fast WiFi transfers
  • Easy step-by-step guidance
Features
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Switching phones? Transfer Contacts lets you move all your contacts from one device to another in seconds — whether you're going from Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android, or any combination. No cables, no cloud accounts, no hassle. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app on your old phone and tap "Send Contacts" 2. Select which contacts to transfer — or send them all 3. A 6-digit PIN appears on screen 4. Open the app on your new phone and tap "Receive Contacts" 5. Enter the PIN — done! Your contacts are saved instantly It's that simple. No sign-up, no email, no passwords. WHY USERS LOVE TRANSFER CONTACTS Works across platforms — Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android, or same platform transfers. No account required — just install, open, and transfer. Transfers all contact details — names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, birthdays, company info, and more. Smart duplicate detection — won't import contacts you already have. Lightning fast — transfer hundreds of contacts in seconds, not hours of manual typing. Secure PIN-based transfer — your contacts stay private with a 60-minute expiring PIN. COMPLETE CONTACT DATA Transfer Contacts preserves every detail: - Names (first, middle, last, prefix, suffix) - Multiple phone numbers per contact - Multiple email addresses - Physical addresses (street, city, state, zip, country) - Birthdays - Company, job title, department - Website URLs - Notes Nothing gets lost in the transfer. PERFECT FOR New phone setup — move all contacts to your new device in one go. Switching from Android to iPhone (or vice versa) — cross-platform transfer made easy. Sharing contacts with family or coworkers — send specific contacts to anyone. Backing up contacts — send your contact list to another device as a safety net. AVAILABLE IN 34 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian, and more. Download Transfer Contacts now and move your contacts to your new phone in seconds.

Screenshots

Export Contact4 screens
Transfer My Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transfer My Contacts at none against Export Contact's shown. Transfer My Contacts also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Export Contact's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 149). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Export Contact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Transfer My Contacts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Export Contact holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contact has 3.7K ratings behind it against 149, 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 33% of Transfer My Contacts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, Transfer My Contacts every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Export Contact versus Transfer My Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExport ContactTransfer My Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better4.3 (149 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better149
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncKpera Sadeck Yarou N'gobi

Customer experience

Export Contact

All ratings3,704 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative48.4%

Transfer My Contacts

All ratings149 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Transfer My Contacts

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
4 purchases

Transfer My Contacts

One-time4
  • Transfer Contacts: 1 week$2.99
  • Contacts backup - Lifetime$9.99
  • Transfer Contacts - Lifetime$14.99
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  • Transfer Contacts: Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Export Contact free?
Export Contact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transfer My Contacts free?
Transfer My Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Export Contact or Transfer My Contacts?
Export Contact is rated higher. Export Contact averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Transfer My Contacts averages 4.3 from 149 ratings.
Do Export Contact or Transfer My Contacts have ads?
Export Contact shows ads; Transfer My Contacts does not.
Which is updated more often, Export Contact or Transfer My Contacts?
Export Contact ships an update every 2 months, and Transfer My Contacts every 2 weeks. Most recently, Export Contact was updated on October 29, 2026 and Transfer My Contacts on October 25, 2026.

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