# Often vs Starrise Contacts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Often at 100% against Starrise Contacts's 83%. Starrise Contacts's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Often sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Starrise Contacts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Often ships an update every 3 weeks, Starrise Contacts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Often | Starrise Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrise-contacts-notes-and-crm/id6747012579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XpMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581620082) | [Coinlex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819349504) |

## What reviewers say

### Often

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/often/id1581620080)

Easily manage your professional and personal connections by setting reminders to stay in touch. Organize contacts by category, add notes, and utilize template messages for efficient communication. Import contacts directly and track last interactions for personalized outreach.

**Highlights:** Set contact reminders, Categorize contacts, Add and view notes, Create template messages, Import contacts, Track last interactions, iCloud data storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month-to-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Semestral Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Starrise Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starrise-contacts-notes-and-crm/id6747012579)

Enhance your address book with detailed notes, reminders for important dates, and quick communication shortcuts. Organize contacts, track interactions, and never miss a significant personal or professional moment.

**Highlights:** Multiple notes per contact, Customizable birthday reminders, Rich text notes, File and photo attachments, Powerful search functionality, Contact export to vCard/CSV, Business card scanner (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Often free?

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

### Is Starrise Contacts free?

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

### Do Often or Starrise Contacts have ads?

Neither Often nor Starrise Contacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Often or Starrise Contacts?

Often ships an update every 3 weeks, and Starrise Contacts fortnightly. Most recently, Often was updated on November 3, 2026 and Starrise Contacts on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*