# CSV Master vs Export & Import Contacts

The clearest difference is ads: Export & Import Contacts at none against CSV Master's shown. Export & Import Contacts also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). CSV Master's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 14%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CSV Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Export & Import Contacts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CSV Master holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export & Import Contacts has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CSV Master's written reviews are positive against 14% of Export & Import Contacts's.

CSV Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Export & Import Contacts weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSV Master | Export & Import Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-and-import-contacts/id1669013135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kazuhisa Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580882000) | [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905) |

## What reviewers say

### CSV Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-master/id1633580928)

Edit and create CSV files with a spreadsheet-like interface. Syncs with cloud storage and supports custom delimiters. Offers dark mode for comfortable viewing and editing on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Edit and create CSV files, Spreadsheet-style table view, Cloud synchronization (iCloud), Import and export functionality, Customizable delimiters, Dark mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Export & Import Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-and-import-contacts/id1669013135)

Easily export your iPhone contacts to various formats like vCard, CSV, or Excel. This app offers a private, no-sign-up experience with on-device processing. Upgrade to unlock unlimited exports and advanced contact management features.

**Highlights:** Export contacts to vCard, CSV, or Excel, On-device processing for 100% privacy, No sign-up or adverts required, Import and export all or selected contacts, Manage contacts, view duplicates, and merge, Filter contacts by phone or email

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CSV Master free?

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

### Is Export & Import Contacts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CSV Master or Export & Import Contacts?

CSV Master is rated higher. CSV Master averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Export & Import Contacts averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do CSV Master or Export & Import Contacts have ads?

CSV Master shows ads; Export & Import Contacts does not.

### Which is updated more often, CSV Master or Export & Import Contacts?

CSV Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Export & Import Contacts weekly. Most recently, CSV Master was updated on August 11, 2026 and Export & Import Contacts on September 29, 2026.

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