# Contact[s] 2 vs DF Messenger

The clearest difference is update cadence: DF Messenger at fortnightly against Contact[s] 2's every 4 months. Contact[s] 2's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, DF Messenger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact[s] 2 | DF Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **42** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Stashcat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010707525) |

## 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


### DF Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/df-messenger/id1662591820)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact[s] 2 free?

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

### Is DF Messenger free?

DF Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Contact[s] 2 or DF Messenger have ads?

Neither Contact[s] 2 nor DF Messenger shows ads.

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

Contact[s] 2 ships an update every 4 months, and DF Messenger fortnightly. Most recently, Contact[s] 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and DF Messenger on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*