# IBackup vs Delete Contacts+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Delete Contacts+ at 35K against IBackup's 181. Delete Contacts+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). IBackup's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IBackup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Delete Contacts+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delete Contacts+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delete Contacts+ has 35K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of IBackup's written reviews are positive against 83% of Delete Contacts+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBackup | Delete Contacts+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018/reviews) | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-contacts-plus/id590198443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDrive Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/295113649) | [Appiplayer Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/328807526) |

## What reviewers say

### IBackup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup/id417384018)

Easily back up and restore your mobile data, including contacts, photos, videos, and calendar events, to the cloud with a single tap. Access your backed-up files from any device and share them securely. Automatic uploads and robust encryption ensure your data is safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** Single-tap backup and restore, Selective file backup, Cross-device access, Secure file sharing, Automatic photo/video upload, 256-bit AES encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IBackup 500GB Yearly | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use layout
- 🚀 Fast backups
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 💡 Simple sharing functionality
- 🔄 Automatic backup feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ Login issues (invalid email/password)
- 🚫 Does not back up documents/mp3s
- ⚠️ No password verification during signup
- 📉 Slow performance at times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on upload
- Unable to open backed up files
- Login screen shows 'invalid email or password' instantly
- Backup function only saves a fraction of events
- App freezes or crashes during upload

**Requested features**

- Allow backup of documents and mp3 files
- Implement password verification during signup
- Enable background backups
- Allow backups with phone locked
- Improve login process


### Delete Contacts+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-contacts-plus/id590198443)

Easily manage your phone's contacts with powerful tools. Bulk delete unwanted entries, back up and restore your entire contact list, and identify incomplete or duplicate contacts. An in-app purchase unlocks advanced features for merging contacts.

**Highlights:** Multi-delete contacts, Backup and restore contacts, Find contacts with missing info, Identify common contact fields, In-app purchase for advanced tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Todo | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contact Tools | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to delete contacts
- 👍 Useful for managing large contact lists
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for removing duplicates
- 👍 Convenient way to delete contacts in bulk

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or bugs during use
- 💰 Requires payment for certain features
- 🤔 Confusing or non-intuitive interface
- 🤔 Unclear how to use certain features
- 🐛 Deleted contacts not staying deleted

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during contact deletion or merging
- Contacts reappearing after deletion
- Incorrect contact information display

**Requested features**

- Improved backup and restore functionality
- More customization options
- Clearer instructions and guidance
- Ability to merge contacts instead of just delete


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IBackup free?

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

### Is Delete Contacts+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IBackup or Delete Contacts+?

Delete Contacts+ is rated higher. IBackup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Delete Contacts+ averages 4.8 from 35K ratings.

### Do IBackup or Delete Contacts+ have ads?

Neither IBackup nor Delete Contacts+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IBackup or Delete Contacts+?

IBackup ships an update every 2 months, and Delete Contacts+ every 2 months. Most recently, IBackup was updated on September 29, 2026 and Delete Contacts+ on October 2, 2026.

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