# Contacts Mover vs Copy Contacts

The clearest difference is rating: Contacts Mover at 4.7 against Copy Contacts's 3.8. Contacts Mover also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 4). Copy Contacts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contacts Mover sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Copy Contacts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contacts Mover holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Mover has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contacts Mover ships an update every 3 months, Copy Contacts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Mover | Copy Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-mover/id582605968/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-contacts/id1446492657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) | [Tamas Major](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321867578) |

## What reviewers say

### Contacts Mover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-mover/id582605968)

Easily sync or move contacts between any two accounts on your device. Merge corporate contacts into iCloud or manage various account types like Outlook, Exchange, and Google. Offers flexible sync modes and filters to manage your contact data efficiently.

**Highlights:** Sync or move between any contact accounts, True 2-way sync, One-way and manual sync/move options, Filter by selected groups, Automatic addition to groups, Review changes before sync/move, Syncs all contact fields and photos

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Make Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Make Larger Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent syncing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for moving contacts between accounts
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless contact transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with duplicates
- 💰 Paid version required for more than 40 contacts
- 🔧 Confusing interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues for some users
- Unexpected contact deletions

**Requested features**

- Improved duplicate contact management
- Ability to delete contacts in bulk


### Copy Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-contacts/id1446492657)

Easily transfer multiple contacts between devices wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Back up your contact list to a file in VCF or CSV format for safekeeping. Supports simultaneous connection to up to eight devices without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Multi-contact selection, Direct transfer to connected devices, Up to 8 simultaneous connections, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transfer, No internet required, Contact backup to VCF/CSV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contacts Mover free?

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

### Is Copy Contacts free?

Copy Contacts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Contacts Mover or Copy Contacts?

Contacts Mover is rated higher. Contacts Mover averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Copy Contacts averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Contacts Mover or Copy Contacts have ads?

Copy Contacts shows ads; Contacts Mover does not.

### Which is updated more often, Contacts Mover or Copy Contacts?

Contacts Mover ships an update every 3 months, and Copy Contacts every 4 months. Most recently, Contacts Mover was updated on October 29, 2026 and Copy Contacts on October 20, 2026.

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