# Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean vs Export Contact

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.

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.

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.

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 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean | Export Contact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-backup-and-clean/id624985840/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **47.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [峥 俞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500529302) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Contacts Sync, Backup & Clean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-sync-backup-and-clean/id624985840)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Merge Duplicate Contacts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Backup Contacts Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Google Contacts Sync Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


### Export Contact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/export-contact/id1342636975)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Contact Pro (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Export Contact Pro (annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Export Contact Pro (lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful backup tool
- 🔒 Secure contacts export

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Corrupted/incomplete exports
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during Excel exports
- Inconsistent contact data in exported files
- Incomplete contact information in exported files

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026.

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