# Export Contacts vs Import Contacts

The clearest difference is rating: Import Contacts at 5.0 against Export Contacts's 4.3. Import Contacts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Export Contacts's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Export Contacts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Import Contacts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Import Contacts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contacts has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Export Contacts | Import Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contacts-csv-excel/id1356211837/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/import-contacts/id6756288945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Keller](https://appshunter.io/developer/336389061) | [TEXTMYLINK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483555443) |

## What reviewers say

### Export Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contacts-csv-excel/id1356211837)

Effortlessly back up and export your contacts to various formats, including vCard, Excel, and CSV. Customize your exports by selecting specific fields and groups, and save custom setups for quick, repeated use. Enjoy a privacy-first approach with local processing and seamless integration with iOS features.

**Highlights:** Export contacts to Excel or CSV, Backup contacts to vCard, Select specific fields and groups for export, Create and save custom export setups, Sync export setups across devices, Retain contact pictures and notes in vCard backups, Local processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changed Contacts Export | $2.99 | one-time |
| CSV & Excel Export Formats | $6.99 | one-time |


### Import Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/import-contacts/id6756288945)

Effortlessly transfer contacts from spreadsheets to your iPhone. Convert CSV or Excel files into iPhone contacts with a single tap, ensuring all data remains private and on your device. Includes duplicate checking and iCloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Import CSV and Excel files, One-tap import, Duplicate checking, Data stays on device, iCloud syncing, Starter template included

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Export Contacts free?

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

### Is Import Contacts free?

Import Contacts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Export Contacts or Import Contacts?

Import Contacts is rated higher. Export Contacts averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Import Contacts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Export Contacts or Import Contacts have ads?

Neither Export Contacts nor Import Contacts shows ads.

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