Comparison

Recent Contacts vs Import Contact File csv, vCard

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

Head to head
About

Recent Contacts

Easily back up and restore all your phone contacts without a computer. Export contacts to Excel or vCard, find and merge duplicates, and remove incomplete entries. Share backups via message, email, or AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Backup contacts in one tap
  • Export to Excel (CSV) or vCard
  • Find and merge duplicate contacts
  • Remove incomplete contacts
  • Share backups via Message, Email, AirDrop
  • View recently added contacts
Features
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Easy Backup is the best way to backup and restores all your contacts from your phone without the computer. FEATURES: • See your most recently added contacts • Save all your contacts in one single tap. • Share and export backups via Message, Email, or AirDrop • Export contacts to Excel (CSV) or vCard • Find & merge duplicate contacts • Remove incomplete contacts ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Subscription price: - 1 week: $4.99 - 1 month: $6.99 - Lifetime: $24.99 - Subscription may be canceled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tlabs91 Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/tlabs-termofservice

About

Import Contact File csv, vCard

Features
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Import Contact File csv, vCard provides a straightforward way to bring contacts into your device from supported file formats. The app focuses entirely on reliable file-based importing and does not alter or modify your existing contacts unless you choose to add new entries from an imported file. Import contacts from commonly used formats such as CSV and VCF. Import Contact File csv, vCard guides you through selecting a file, reviewing its contents, and confirming which contacts you want to import. Each step is presented clearly so you can complete your import with confidence. Import Contact File csv, vCard uses your device’s built-in Contacts system, ensuring that newly imported contacts appear in your address book immediately. No account setup is required, and no external services are used. Features: • Import contacts from CSV and VCF files • Preview file contents before importing • Map file fields to contact fields with an assisted setup • Select specific contacts to import • Save imported contacts directly to your device’s Contacts app • Works with files stored locally or in supported document providers • Designed for simple and direct file-to-contact importing Intended Use: Import Contact File csv, vCard is designed for users who need a dependable way to add contacts from files, whether moving from another device, receiving exported contacts from a service, or maintaining standard contact files. Import Contact File csv, vCard focuses on clarity and accuracy, keeping the import process easy to understand. Subscription Details: • Title: Savory All Access • Length: 1 month • Price: $5.99 per month (auto-renews) & $19.99 Lifetime. • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IysoItFPBXxdxDkkTJ6FRT1Of8qXqAwwB0op5coC1nU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Recent Contacts4 screens
Import Contact File csv, vCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Import Contact File csv, vCard at none against Recent Contacts's shown. Recent Contacts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Recent Contacts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Import Contact File csv, vCard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recent Contacts ships an update every 3 weeks, Import Contact File csv, vCard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recent Contacts versus Import Contact File csv, vCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecent ContactsImport Contact File csv, vCard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLE NGUYEN QUANG PHUOCKELVIN SENANU WALLACE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Recent Contacts

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Import Contact File csv, vCard

Subscriptions1
  • All Access for a month$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • All Access Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Recent Contacts free?
Recent Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Import Contact File csv, vCard free?
Import Contact File csv, vCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recent Contacts or Import Contact File csv, vCard have ads?
Recent Contacts shows ads; Import Contact File csv, vCard does not.
Which is updated more often, Recent Contacts or Import Contact File csv, vCard?
Recent Contacts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Import Contact File csv, vCard every 3 months. Most recently, Recent Contacts was updated on October 30, 2026 and Import Contact File csv, vCard on October 31, 2026.

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