# GContact Lite 2 vs Contacts Sync

The clearest difference is rating: GContact Lite 2 at 4.7 against Contacts Sync's 4.3. GContact Lite 2 also leads on ratings volume (134 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GContact Lite 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Contacts Sync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GContact Lite 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GContact Lite 2 has 134 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GContact Lite 2 ships an update every 2 months, Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GContact Lite 2 | Contacts Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcontact-lite-2/id440994439/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EJing](https://appshunter.io/developer/379452377) | [Haresh Purbiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643672119) |

## What reviewers say

### GContact Lite 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcontact-lite-2/id440994439)

Organize contacts into custom groups with ease. Automatically categorize contacts by company name, create, edit, or delete groups and individual contacts. Send emails or SMS to entire groups, and back up your data.

**Highlights:** Drag & drop group editing, Automatic grouping by company name, Create, edit, delete groups, Create, edit, delete single contacts, Search contacts, Send email to groups, Send SMS/MMS to groups, Backup and share contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |


### Contacts Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-for-google-gmail/id1644069886)

Easily back up, export, and restore your phone's contacts without a computer. This app helps you find and merge duplicate entries, ensuring your address book stays organized and secure. Supports multiple export formats and cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** Contact backup to secure cloud storage, Export contacts in VCF, XLS, CSV formats, Find and merge duplicate contacts, Restore contacts from backup files, Automatic daily, weekly, monthly backups, Export backups via third-party apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact backup PRO - weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Contact backup PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Contact backup PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GContact Lite 2 free?

GContact Lite 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contacts Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GContact Lite 2 or Contacts Sync?

GContact Lite 2 is rated higher. GContact Lite 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Contacts Sync averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do GContact Lite 2 or Contacts Sync have ads?

Both GContact Lite 2 and Contacts Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GContact Lite 2 or Contacts Sync?

GContact Lite 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Contacts Sync every 6 weeks. Most recently, GContact Lite 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Contacts Sync on October 13, 2026.

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