# Contact backup & Restore Data vs Contacts

The clearest difference is ads: Contact backup & Restore Data at none against Contacts's shown. Contacts's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contact backup & Restore Data sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Contact backup & Restore Data against 4.7 for Contacts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contact backup & Restore Data ships an update every 37 months, Contacts weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact backup & Restore Data | Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-backup-and-restore-data/id1500406544/reviews) | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-multi-clean-backup/id1575332194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **32** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Khac Le Duy Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523881269) |

## What reviewers say

### Contact backup & Restore Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-backup-and-restore-data/id1500406544)

Easily back up and restore your phone's contacts without a computer. Create .vcf files for cloud or local storage, and transfer contacts between SIM and phone with a single click.

**Highlights:** Contact backup and restore, Create .vcf files, Cloud storage support, Local storage option, Import/export SIM contacts, Contact transfer between devices

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contack Backup pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Contack Backup pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Contack Backup pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Contact Backup - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-multi-clean-backup/id1575332194)

Easily back up your contacts to CSV or vCard files, and quickly delete multiple entries at once. Secure private contacts with passcode protection. Offers weekly, monthly, and lifetime premium access.

**Highlights:** Backup contacts to CSV/vCard, Bulk contact deletion, Hide and secure private contacts, Passcode protection, Weekly, monthly, lifetime premium options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $3.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact backup & Restore Data free?

Contact backup & Restore Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contacts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Contact backup & Restore Data or Contacts?

Contacts is rated higher. Contact backup & Restore Data averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Contacts averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Contact backup & Restore Data or Contacts have ads?

Contacts shows ads; Contact backup & Restore Data does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contact backup & Restore Data or Contacts?

Contact backup & Restore Data ships an update every 37 months, and Contacts weekly. Most recently, Contact backup & Restore Data was updated on November 3, 2026 and Contacts on November 3, 2026.

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