# Backup Contacts ! vs Thornton Video Network

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thornton Video Network at none against Backup Contacts !'s 2. Thornton Video Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Backup Contacts !'s advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backup Contacts ! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thornton Video Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thornton Video Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backup Contacts ! has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backup Contacts ! | Thornton Video Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts/id573970583/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thornton-video-network/id6747144547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### Backup Contacts !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backup-contacts/id573970583)

Easily back up and restore your phone contacts without a computer. Create a backup copy with a single tap and email it to yourself for safekeeping. Restore contacts by simply opening the VCF file from your email.

**Highlights:** Offline backup, Email backup file, Easy restore via email, Transfer contacts between iOS devices, Backup as VCF (vCard)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and simple backup
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for contact backup
- ✅ Works as advertised
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to back up all contacts
- 🐛 Freezes or doesn't work
- 🐛 Proprietary export format
- 🐛 Limited to 100 contacts (older reviews)
- 🐛 Not compatible with all systems

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to back up all contacts
- Freezes during operation
- Backup file format not compatible
- Issues with large contact lists
- Advertisements present in paid version

**Requested features**

- Full backup functionality
- Support for cloud storage (e.g., Dropbox)
- Export in .csv or .xls format
- Option to back up contact notes
- Improved handling of large contact lists


### Thornton Video Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thornton-video-network/id6747144547)

Access live and on-demand City Council meetings, local event coverage, and a variety of arts, cultural, and educational programs. Experience your city's stories and important issues all in one convenient application.

**Highlights:** Live City Council meetings, On-demand meeting access, Local event coverage, Arts and cultural programming, Educational content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backup Contacts ! free?

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

### Is Thornton Video Network free?

Thornton Video Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backup Contacts ! or Thornton Video Network?

Thornton Video Network is rated higher. Backup Contacts ! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Thornton Video Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backup Contacts ! or Thornton Video Network have ads?

Neither Backup Contacts ! nor Thornton Video Network shows ads.

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