# Contact[s] 2 vs Apparate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apparate at 100% against Contact[s] 2's 57%. Apparate also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Contact[s] 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apparate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Contact[s] 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, Apparate every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact[s] 2 | Apparate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **33** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Luxar Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478029956) |

## What reviewers say

### Contact[s] 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613)

A streamlined address book designed for easy contact management. Quickly initiate calls, texts, or emails with your favorite people. Features synchronized contacts and custom mail client integration.

**Highlights:** Quick call, text, email initiation, Synchronized contacts, Custom mail client support, Birthday reminders via Today Widget

**In-app purchases:** none


### Apparate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparate-ar-message/id1594011236)

Create and share personalized augmented reality experiences with friends. Design interactive games, puzzles, or greeting cards using templates and add your own media. View creations on any iPhone or iPad with AR Quick Look.

**Highlights:** Create custom AR experiences, Share instantly with friends, Use pre-made templates, Add video, photos, and text, Supports Apple Pencil, View on iPhone/iPad with AR Quick Look

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Full Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Full Access | $4.49 | per month |
| One Year Full Access | $18.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact[s] 2 free?

Contact[s] 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Apparate free?

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

### Do Contact[s] 2 or Apparate have ads?

Neither Contact[s] 2 nor Apparate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contact[s] 2 or Apparate?

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Apparate every 5 days. Most recently, Contact[s] 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Apparate on October 10, 2026.

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