Comparison

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean vs Export Contact

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean

Effortlessly sync, back up, and clean your iPhone contacts with cloud services like Google, Outlook, and Yahoo. Easily export contacts to Excel or vCard, and import them back into your address book. The app intelligently merges duplicates to maintain a tidy contact list.

Highlights
  • Two-way sync with Google, Outlook, Yahoo
  • Backup contacts to Excel or vCard
  • Import contacts from Excel or vCard
  • Sync contacts between multiple devices/platforms
  • Intelligent duplicate contact merging
  • Clean and intuitive interface
Features
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Use this app, you can: 1) Two-way rapidly sync Google/Outlook/Yahoo contacts with iPhone contacts, 2) Backup iPhone contacts to Excel or vCard files, and share contacts by sending Email or iTunes sharing, 3) Read the backup files (Excel, vCard), and import local address book Use this app, you also can: 1) Sync contacts between multiple mobile platforms or devices, 2)Access your contacts at anywhere via Google/Outlook/Yahoo cloud, 3) Shared your backup contacts with other platforms / devices #####CONTACTS SYNC##### *)Support DOWNLOAD contacts from Gmail/Outlook/Yahoo to iPhone/iPod touch/iPad devices and depending on the configuration, intelligently merging or replacing duplicate contacts. *)Support UPLOAD contacts to Google/Outlook/Yahoo cloud and depending on the configuration, intelligently merging or replacing duplicate contacts. *)Intelligently identify the contact information of the same name, duplicate contacts can be merged in updates to ensure that DO NOT produce duplicate contacts. *)Using newest technology, it takes less 30 seconds to sync 2000+ contacts and it is accurate and efficient. *)Support sync of contacts group to make sure contacts are still in the group after sync. *)Support sync of contact avatar, and based on the practical situation to create flexible configuration. *)Support the followed information of sync Google/Yahoo contact: - Contact name - Avatar - Phone number - Email - Address - Instant message - Social relation - Job information - Birthday and anniversaries - Home page - Custom label *)Support the followed information of sync Outlook contact: - Contact name - Phone number - Email - Address - Instant message - Social relation - Job information - Birthday - Home page *)Compatibility with iOS11 or later and iPhone/iPod touch/iPad devices. *)Clean and intuitive interface, following the wizard and using the default options, you can easily complete the sync / backup process. It also provides a more flexible options for advanced users #####CONTACT BACKUP & IMPORT##### *)Mass-backup(export) iPhone contacts to CSV(Excel) or VCF(vCard) format. *)Mass-import contact (CSV & VCF) to iPhone address book. *)Support manual select contacts to backup. *)When importing contacts, contact information automatically matched & merged, ensure that DO NOT produce duplicate contacts. *)One-tap sending backed up contact file (CSV & VCF). *)Support share backup file (CSV & VCF) via iTunes sharing. #####CONTACTS CLEANUP##### *)Search duplicate contacts by contact’s name, phone numbers and emails. *)Bulk-merge duplicate contacts. *)Search contact that no name, no phones, duplicate phones, duplicate emails. *)Bulk-merge contact’s duplicate informations, delete garbage items.

About

Export Contact

Easily back up and export your iPhone or iPad contacts. Choose from multiple file formats and sharing methods. Designed for privacy and seamless transfer to new devices.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • 3 export file types (Excel, CSV, vCard)
  • Select specific contacts for export
  • Multiple sharing options
  • Transfer contacts to new devices
  • Local backup for privacy
Features
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Exporting contacts from your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be complicated, and this app is the proof of it. With a simple and straightforward user interface, this app will walk you through the few short steps to backing up and exporting your contacts. 7 REASONS TO USE THIS APP - Easy to use - Choose from 3 different export file types - Select what specific contacts you want to export - Choose how to share the export file - Perfect for transferring contacts to a new iPhone or iPad - Designed with your privacy in mind - Highly rated with an average of 4.5 stars Download it now, or read on to learn more... REVIEWS FROM USERS "Very easy to use! This is the first app I've ever paid money for - so worth it! I exported to CSV format, emailed the file to myself, and checked - all the info came over." -- Jean06066 "Saved my contacts. To make a long story short I spent two days trying to untangle a horrible outlook contact snafu on my iPhone that iCloud could not save me from. I discovered this app and it saved them all. Worth the small price." -- seattlejr "Did exactly what I needed. I can’t believe Apple makes it so hard to bulk export contacts from one iPhone to another. This app took exactly 2 minutes from install through having all my contacts from my old phone in a file I could import into iCloud and other apps. Best money I’ve spent in a long time." -- NoMoreNicknamez "Amazing. Very quick and easy to transfer my contacts. This app worked perfectly in seconds." -- Coach KBD "Was messing around for hours trying to figure out how to transfer my contacts that were saved on an exchange account to iCloud. Downloaded this app and was done in minutes." -- EYPYS EASY TO USE This application is extremely simple to use. Select the file format, back up your contacts, export them, and you’re done! Have a look at the screenshots and you will see how simple it is. EXPORT YOUR CONTACTS The app gives you the ability to export all your contacts at once, or groups of contacts, or even specific contacts. 3 EXPORT FILE TYPES Choose from three different formats to export your contacts: Excel (.xlsx), CSV (.csv), or vCard (.vcf). These are the most widely-used formats when dealing with contacts. Any of these formats will let you easily import your contacts into other apps or services such as Gmail, Outlook, and more. CHOOSE YOUR EXPORT METHOD Export your contacts the way you want. You can export them using email, SMS, iMessage, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Slack, Evernote, and more. PERFECT FOR MOVING YOUR CONTACTS TO A NEW IPHONE OR IPAD Just got a new iPhone or iPad? This app makes it a breeze to export your contacts from your old device to the new one. UNLIMITED USE You can back up and export your contacts as many times as you want. SAFE AND PRIVATE This app is 100% safe for your contacts. The backup and export is done locally on your iPhone. Unlike other apps, this one does not analyze or store your contacts on a remote server. EXPORT CONTACT PRO The Pro version of Export Contact can be purchased via an annual subscription or one-time payment. Benefits of the Pro version are: - Remove ads - Ability to export more than 100 contacts at once - Select contact groups - Select specific contacts in your address book Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

Screenshots

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean4 screens
Export Contact4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Export Contact at 4.6 against Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean's 3.6. Export Contact also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 77) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Export Contact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Export Contact holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Export Contact has 3.7K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean's written reviews are positive against 47% of Export Contact's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean ships an update every 10 days, Export Contact every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean versus Export Contact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContacts Sync, Backup & CleanExport Contact
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (77 ratings)4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews46.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings773.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer峥 俞New Marketing Lab, Inc

Customer experience

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean

All ratings77 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative48.6%

Export Contact

All ratings3,704 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative48.7%

Bugs and requests

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Export Contact

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during Excel exports
  • Inconsistent contact data in exported files
  • Incomplete contact information in exported files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Preserve contact metadata (notes, labels, etc.)
  • Ability to select specific contacts to export
  • Support for more export formats (e.g., vCard, CSV, Excel)
  • Improved error handling and feedback

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean

One-time3
  • Merge Duplicate Contacts$2.99
  • Backup Contacts Pro$2.99
  • Google Contacts Sync Pro Edition$3.99
3 purchases

Export Contact

Subscriptions2
  • Export Contact Pro (monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Export Contact Pro (annual)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export Contact Pro (lifetime)$12.99

Questions

Is Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean free?
Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Export Contact free?
Export Contact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean or Export Contact?
Export Contact is rated higher. Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean averages 3.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Export Contact averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean or Export Contact have ads?
Both Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean and Export Contact show ads.
Which is updated more often, Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean or Export Contact?
Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean ships an update every 10 days, and Export Contact every 2 months. Most recently, Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean was updated on October 23, 2026 and Export Contact on October 24, 2026.

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