# CSV Lite vs Export Contact

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CSV Lite | Export Contact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **46.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/developer/286776954) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### CSV Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csv-lite/id294650744)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Export Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Contact Pro (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Export Contact Pro (annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Export Contact Pro (lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful backup tool
- 🔒 Secure contacts export

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Corrupted/incomplete exports
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during Excel exports
- Inconsistent contact data in exported files
- Incomplete contact information in exported files

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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