Comparison

Google Contacts Sync vs Gift Locker

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

Head to head
About

Google Contacts Sync

Easily manage and clean your contacts' birthdays. This app helps you find, remove duplicates, and organize all saved special days to keep your calendar tidy and reminders accurate. It integrates seamlessly with your device's calendar and reminder features for effortless organization.

Highlights
  • Find all saved birthdays
  • Remove duplicate entries
  • Organize calendar clutter-free
  • Sync with device calendar
  • Built-in countdown and widgets
  • Accurate reminder notifications
Features
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Contacts Cleanup helps you review and organize messy address book data before making changes. Preview updates first, then apply only the changes you choose. Clean contacts safely and confidently with tools designed to help you manage duplicate entries, fix formatting issues, and organize outdated information. Perfect for cleaning up contacts after imports, sync issues, years of accumulated data, or duplicate contact cards. Features 1. Back Up and Restore Contacts * Create dated vCard backups of your address book. * Restore saved backups or export backup files when you need them. 2. Merge Duplicate Contacts * Find and merge duplicate contacts into a single, cleaner contact card. 3. Find Missing Contact Photos * Discover photo suggestions for contacts that have email addresses or social profiles. 4. Fix Messy Contact Names * Correct capitalization, spacing, prefixes, and incorrectly formatted name fields. 5. Remove Saved Birthdays * Find and remove outdated or unnecessary birthday information from contacts. 6. Delete or Export Email-Only Contacts * Quickly identify contacts that contain only an email address. * Delete them or export them as vCard files. 7. Safe Contact Cleanup * Review all changes before they are applied. * Stay in control with clear previews and confirmation screens. Privacy Policy: https://contacts.akro-in.si/privacy Terms of Use: https://akro-in.si/terms

About

Gift Locker

Features
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Sounds familiar? A loved one’s birthday is coming up – but you just can’t think of what to get them. You know they’ve mentioned plenty of little hints throughout the year – but your mind’s a blank. That’s where Gift Locker comes in. Save gift ideas in helpful lists as they come! Never forget your family’s or friends’ wishes again. Surprise them with thoughtful gifts they’ve truly been hoping for! YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Add the persons you like, either manually or import them from your contacts. Use the app to keep track of birthdays, special occasions, and the perfect gifts to go with them. OCCASIONS Define general occasions like Christmas or occasions specific to a person like wedding anniversary. Occasions may be one-time or repeat yearly. Optionally set a budget for each occasion to keep your gift spending on track. GIFT LIST Stay aware of your gift ideas per person or occasion in clear, organized lists. Over time, a true treasure trove for every occasion is filled. Add an image or other information to not miss a detail. Where did I stash that gift again? Mark gifts along the way as purchased, wrapped, and given. SECURITY Keep your ideas safe from prying eyes with a PIN or biometrics – that's your personal 'lock' in Gift Locker. NOTIFICATIONS Let yourself be notified by the app about upcoming occasions to never forget them again. HISTORY You can also revisit past occasions and see what gifts you've already given to whom. Avoid the awkwardness of duplicate gifts. DATA PROTECTION The app has no ads and is freely usable with limited number of persons, occasions and gift ideas. All your data is stored on your device only - no cloud. You can easily back them up and restore them when needed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.brokenx.com/giftLocker/privacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Google Contacts Sync4 screens
Gift Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Google Contacts Sync and Gift Locker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Google Contacts Sync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gift Locker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Contacts Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, Gift Locker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Google Contacts Sync versus Gift Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Contacts SyncGift Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperakroinKevin Fucik

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Google Contacts Sync

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Family Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Family Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
  • Family Lifetime Access$19.99
2 purchases

Gift Locker

Subscriptions1
  • Gift Locker - Yearly Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gift Locker - Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Google Contacts Sync free?
Google Contacts Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gift Locker free?
Gift Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Contacts Sync or Gift Locker have ads?
Neither Google Contacts Sync nor Gift Locker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Contacts Sync or Gift Locker?
Google Contacts Sync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gift Locker monthly. Most recently, Google Contacts Sync was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gift Locker on October 25, 2026.

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