# Delete Contacts+ vs Contacts Backup + Restore

The clearest difference is rating: Delete Contacts+ at 4.8 against Contacts Backup + Restore's 4.4. Delete Contacts+ also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 7). Contacts Backup + Restore's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Delete Contacts+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Contacts Backup + Restore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delete Contacts+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delete Contacts+ has 35K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Delete Contacts+ ships an update every 2 months, Contacts Backup + Restore monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delete Contacts+ | Contacts Backup + Restore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delete-contacts-plus/id590198443/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-plus-restore/id1548537253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appiplayer Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/328807526) | [Samet Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182954395) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Contacts Backup + Restore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-plus-restore/id1548537253)

Safeguard your address book with this app. Easily back up, restore, and transfer contacts to the cloud or export them in VCF format. Set reminders to ensure your contacts are always secure and accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Easy backup and save contacts to cloud, Cloud sync across iOS devices, Export contacts in .vcf format, Recover contacts anytime, Custom backup reminders, Ad-free experience, VCF (VCard) file support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delete Contacts+ free?

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

### Is Contacts Backup + Restore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Delete Contacts+ or Contacts Backup + Restore?

Delete Contacts+ is rated higher. Delete Contacts+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Contacts Backup + Restore averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Delete Contacts+ or Contacts Backup + Restore have ads?

Neither Delete Contacts+ nor Contacts Backup + Restore shows ads.

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

Delete Contacts+ ships an update every 2 months, and Contacts Backup + Restore monthly. Most recently, Delete Contacts+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Contacts Backup + Restore on June 1, 2026.

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