# Contact.s Back Up vs Contacts Sync

The clearest difference is ads: Contact.s Back Up at none against Contacts Sync's shown. Contact.s Back Up also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 20) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contact.s Back Up sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Contacts Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contact.s Back Up holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contact.s Back Up has 1.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contact.s Back Up ships an update fortnightly, Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact.s Back Up | Contacts Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-back-up/id1474294286/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Symon Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469249200) | [Haresh Purbiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643672119) |

## What reviewers say

### Contact.s Back Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-back-up/id1474294286)

Easily back up, restore, and sync all your phone contacts with a single tap. Store them locally or in cloud services like Google Drive and iCloud. Export contacts to spreadsheets for organization and analysis.

**Highlights:** One-tap contact backup, Cloud sync (Google Drive, iCloud), Contact restore functionality, Export contacts to spreadsheets, Merge, filter, and remove contacts, Auto backup function

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contacts Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Contacts Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Contacts Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💯 Works as expected
- 🔒 Secure backup
- 📚 Helpful for job transition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💳 Requires payment info
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Poor interface design

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup issues
- Disappearing contact information
- Backup and restore not working as expected
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Sync with Gmail contacts
- Restore deleted contacts
- Improved backup and restore process
- Better error handling and warnings


### Contacts Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886)

Easily back up, export, and restore your phone's contacts without a computer. This app helps you find and merge duplicate entries, ensuring your address book stays organized and secure. Supports multiple export formats and cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** Contact backup to secure cloud storage, Export contacts in VCF, XLS, CSV formats, Find and merge duplicate contacts, Restore contacts from backup files, Automatic daily, weekly, monthly backups, Export backups via third-party apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact backup PRO - weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contact backup PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Contact backup PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact.s Back Up free?

Contact.s Back Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contacts Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Contact.s Back Up or Contacts Sync?

Contact.s Back Up is rated higher. Contact.s Back Up averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Contacts Sync averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Contact.s Back Up or Contacts Sync have ads?

Contacts Sync shows ads; Contact.s Back Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contact.s Back Up or Contacts Sync?

Contact.s Back Up ships an update fortnightly, and Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. Most recently, Contact.s Back Up was updated on September 25, 2026 and Contacts Sync on September 27, 2026.

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