Comparison

CSV Lite vs Export Contact

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

Head to head
About

CSV Lite

Access and organize your data offline with this utility app. Search, sort, and visualize your collections from CSV files imported from various sources. Ideal for managing libraries, databases, or any list on the go.

Highlights
  • Offline data access
  • Search and sort functionality
  • Import CSV files from cloud storage
  • Support for links and images
  • Customizable data visualization
  • Handles multiple files and languages
Features
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Do you have a database, library or collection which you need to use on-the-go, even when you don't have web access? If you do, this is the application for you. Using CSV Lite you can easily search, sort and look through your collections when away from your computer. So start carrying your DVD and CD library, your book collection, your wine testing notes, or any other database, library or list with you! CSV Lite works by reading CSV files, a file format which almost all databases and applications like Excel, Filemaker, Access, Bento and others can export to. To get the CSV files on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, you can import them from the local 'Files' app and all the cloud storage it supports, from attachments, directly from the internet, and other ways. And if you download the files directly from internet, it is trivial to download again in case the file has been updated (manually or at regular scheduled intervals). Once read, the app allows for highly customised ways of how to look at the data. Note that CSV Lite does not allow editing of your database; it is intended to be a versatile app for searching and visualising your data. See http://csvtouch.wordpress.com for more information and screenshots. Note that CSV Lite is a restricted version of the app CSV Touch, where you are limited to a maximum of 150 items shown at a time, whereas CSV Touch has no such restrictions. FEATURES - Download CSV files from almost anywhere - Fast search and sorting of items - Support for links in your data (click web address to open Safari, phone number to make a call, email address to open Mail) - Support for showing pictures from the web inside the application (requires internet connection) - Handles any number of files - Custom CSS support for visualising single items - Supports ",", ";", "|", space, or tab as column separator - Handles all languages, including Japanese (requires UTF8 encoding; other encodings might also work)

About

Export Contact

Easily back up and export your iPhone or iPad contacts. Choose from multiple file formats and sharing methods. Designed for privacy and seamless transfer to new devices.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • 3 export file types (Excel, CSV, vCard)
  • Select specific contacts for export
  • Multiple sharing options
  • Transfer contacts to new devices
  • Local backup for privacy
Features
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Exporting contacts from your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be complicated, and this app is the proof of it. With a simple and straightforward user interface, this app will walk you through the few short steps to backing up and exporting your contacts. 7 REASONS TO USE THIS APP - Easy to use - Choose from 3 different export file types - Select what specific contacts you want to export - Choose how to share the export file - Perfect for transferring contacts to a new iPhone or iPad - Designed with your privacy in mind - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars Download it now, or read on to learn more... REVIEWS FROM USERS "Very easy to use! This is the first app I've ever paid money for - so worth it! I exported to CSV format, emailed the file to myself, and checked - all the info came over." -- Jean06066 "Saved my contacts. To make a long story short I spent two days trying to untangle a horrible outlook contact snafu on my iPhone that iCloud could not save me from. I discovered this app and it saved them all. Worth the small price." -- seattlejr "Did exactly what I needed. I can’t believe Apple makes it so hard to bulk export contacts from one iPhone to another. This app took exactly 2 minutes from install through having all my contacts from my old phone in a file I could import into iCloud and other apps. Best money I’ve spent in a long time." -- NoMoreNicknamez "Amazing. Very quick and easy to transfer my contacts. This app worked perfectly in seconds." -- Coach KBD "Was messing around for hours trying to figure out how to transfer my contacts that were saved on an exchange account to iCloud. Downloaded this app and was done in minutes." -- EYPYS EASY TO USE This application is extremely simple to use. Select the file format, back up your contacts, export them, and you’re done! Have a look at the screenshots and you will see how simple it is. EXPORT YOUR CONTACTS The app gives you the ability to export all your contacts at once, or groups of contacts, or even specific contacts. 3 EXPORT FILE TYPES Choose from three different formats to export your contacts: Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), or vCard (.vcf). These are the most widely-used formats when dealing with contacts. Any of these formats will let you easily import your contacts into other apps or services such as Gmail, Outlook, and more. CHOOSE YOUR EXPORT METHOD Export your contacts the way you want. You can export them using email, SMS, iMessage, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Slack, Evernote, and more. PERFECT FOR MOVING YOUR CONTACTS TO A NEW IPHONE OR IPAD Just got a new iPhone or iPad? This app makes it a breeze to export your contacts from your old device to the new one. UNLIMITED USE You can back up and export your contacts as many times as you want. SAFE AND PRIVATE This app is 100% safe for your contacts. The backup and export is done locally on your iPhone. Unlike other apps, this one does not analyze or store your contacts on a remote server. EXPORT CONTACT PRO The Pro version of Export Contact can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment. Benefits of the Pro version are: - Remove ads - Ability to export more than 100 contacts at once - Select contact groups - Select specific contacts in your address book Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

Screenshots

CSV Lite4 screens
Export Contact4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Export Contact at 4.6 against CSV Lite's 1.5. Export Contact also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 2) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). CSV Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Export Contact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CSV Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Export Contact holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contact has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of CSV Lite's written reviews are positive against 47% of Export Contact's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSV Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, Export Contact every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CSV Lite versus Export Contact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSV LiteExport Contact
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews46.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOzymandiasNew Marketing Lab, Inc

Customer experience

CSV Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.0%

Export Contact

All ratings3,704 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative48.7%

Bugs and requests

CSV Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Export Contact

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during Excel exports
  • Inconsistent contact data in exported files
  • Incomplete contact information in exported files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Preserve contact metadata (notes, labels, etc.)
  • Ability to select specific contacts to export
  • Support for more export formats (e.g., vCard, CSV, Excel)
  • Improved error handling and feedback

In-app purchases

None

CSV Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Export Contact

Subscriptions2
  • Export Contact Pro (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Export Contact Pro (annual)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export Contact Pro (lifetime)$7.99

Questions

Is CSV Lite free?
CSV Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Export Contact free?
Export Contact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CSV Lite or Export Contact?
Export Contact is rated higher. CSV Lite averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Export Contact averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.
Do CSV Lite or Export Contact have ads?
Export Contact shows ads; CSV Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, CSV Lite or Export Contact?
CSV Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, and Export Contact every 2 months. Most recently, CSV Lite was updated on September 30, 2026 and Export Contact on October 13, 2026.

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