# A2Z Groups vs Contacts Backup Pro & Restore

The clearest difference is monetization model: Contacts Backup Pro & Restore at freemium against A2Z Groups's subscription. Contacts Backup Pro & Restore also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). A2Z Groups's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A2Z Groups sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Contacts Backup Pro & Restore sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for A2Z Groups against 4.7 for Contacts Backup Pro & Restore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 7.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of A2Z Groups's written reviews are positive against 47% of Contacts Backup Pro & Restore's.

A2Z Groups ships an update every 3 weeks, Contacts Backup Pro & Restore every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A2Z Groups | Contacts Backup Pro & Restore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-pro-and-restore/id1120943403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 17 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playa Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/449814913) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### A2Z Groups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a2z-groups/id622492105)

Manage your contacts and send messages or emails to groups efficiently. Organize contacts, create custom groups, and send personalized mass communications. Features include backups, birthday reminders, and contact sharing.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact groups, Send mass texts and group emails, Backup and restore contacts, Birthday and anniversary notifications, Share and export contacts, Clone contacts and groups

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Year) | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Contribution | $4.99 | one-time |
| Larger Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient group messaging
- 💡 Helpful for organizing contacts
- 🔒 Reliable privacy policy
- 👍 Customizable groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with message delivery
- 🐛 Syncing problems after updates
- 🐛 Duplicate contacts
- 🐛 Disappearing notes/data

**Reported bugs**

- Contacts being deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to save contact information
- Syncing issues with Google/Outlook contacts
- Unreliable group messaging

**Requested features**

- Scheduled messaging
- Improved group management
- Better integration with native Contacts app
- Map feature
- Birthdays/anniversaries tracking


### Contacts Backup Pro & Restore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-backup-pro-and-restore/id1120943403)

Easily back up, export, and restore all your phone contacts with a single tap. Securely store backups in the cloud and synchronize them across devices. Set reminders for regular backups to prevent data loss.

**Highlights:** Save all contacts in one tap, Cloud synchronization, Export contacts via email/iMessage, Restore contacts on any device, Set backup reminders, Manage backup history, Edit, update, delete contacts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass. | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually Premium Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Contacts Backup Premium Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove advertisement from the App | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome backup system
- 👍 Contacts transfer was simple
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Helpful information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't take Apple ID
- 🐛 Deleted all notes
- 💰 Constant charging
- 💰 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Keeps trying to charge
- Doesn't show all photos

**Requested features**

- Option to delete duplicates
- Ability to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A2Z Groups free?

A2Z Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contacts Backup Pro & Restore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A2Z Groups or Contacts Backup Pro & Restore?

Contacts Backup Pro & Restore is rated higher. A2Z Groups averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Contacts Backup Pro & Restore averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do A2Z Groups or Contacts Backup Pro & Restore have ads?

Neither A2Z Groups nor Contacts Backup Pro & Restore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A2Z Groups or Contacts Backup Pro & Restore?

A2Z Groups ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contacts Backup Pro & Restore every 5 months. Most recently, A2Z Groups was updated on October 26, 2026 and Contacts Backup Pro & Restore on October 26, 2026.

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