# Contacts vs Sync for Google Contacts

The clearest difference is ads: Sync for Google Contacts at none against Contacts's shown. Sync for Google Contacts also leads on ratings volume (120 vs 29). Contacts's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Sync for Google Contacts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contacts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 120 respectively.

Contacts ships an update weekly, Sync for Google Contacts every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts | Sync for Google Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-multi-clean-backup/id1575332194/reviews)** | [4.6 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-google-contacts/id1639644696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khac Le Duy Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523881269) | [Orbion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782809463) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sync for Google Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-for-google-contacts/id1639644696)

Easily transfer and sync your phone contacts with your Google account or another iPhone. Create backups, recover deleted contacts, and clean up your address book with simple tools. Export and import contacts via QR code or VCF files.

**Highlights:** Sync Google and iPhone contacts, Manual and automated backups, Recover deleted contacts, Bulk contact cleaning, Export/import via QR code or VCF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contacts Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| yearly pro | $18.99 | per year |
| Forever Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contacts free?

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

### Is Sync for Google Contacts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Contacts or Sync for Google Contacts?

Contacts is rated higher. Contacts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sync for Google Contacts averages 4.6 from 120 ratings.

### Do Contacts or Sync for Google Contacts have ads?

Contacts shows ads; Sync for Google Contacts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contacts or Sync for Google Contacts?

Contacts ships an update weekly, and Sync for Google Contacts every 11 days. Most recently, Contacts was updated on June 1, 2026 and Sync for Google Contacts on August 13, 2026.

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