# Contacts Mover vs Export & Import Contacts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contacts Mover at 84% against Export & Import Contacts's 14%. Contacts Mover also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 15). Export & Import Contacts's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contacts Mover sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Export & Import Contacts sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contacts Mover holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contacts Mover has 2.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Contacts Mover's written reviews are positive against 14% of Export & Import Contacts's.

Contacts Mover ships an update every 3 months, Export & Import Contacts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Mover | Export & Import Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-mover/id582605968/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-and-import-contacts/id1669013135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) | [MARK MANSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378563905) |

## 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


### Export & Import Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-and-import-contacts/id1669013135)

Easily export your iPhone contacts to various formats like vCard, CSV, or Excel. This app offers a private, no-sign-up experience with on-device processing. Upgrade to unlock unlimited exports and advanced contact management features.

**Highlights:** Export contacts to vCard, CSV, or Excel, On-device processing for 100% privacy, No sign-up or adverts required, Import and export all or selected contacts, Manage contacts, view duplicates, and merge, Filter contacts by phone or email

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contacts Mover free?

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

### Is Export & Import Contacts free?

Export & Import Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contacts Mover or Export & Import Contacts?

Contacts Mover is rated higher. Contacts Mover averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Export & Import Contacts averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Contacts Mover or Export & Import Contacts have ads?

Neither Contacts Mover nor Export & Import Contacts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contacts Mover or Export & Import Contacts?

Contacts Mover ships an update every 3 months, and Export & Import Contacts weekly. Most recently, Contacts Mover was updated on October 26, 2026 and Export & Import Contacts on October 27, 2026.

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