ECC Export Contacts vs Now Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECC Export Contacts
Create offline backups of your contacts and calendar events. Export data locally in various formats without needing cloud services or an internet connection. Your privacy is prioritized as all operations are performed on your device.
- Export contacts in VCF, CSV, JSON, PDF
- Export calendar events with full details
- 100% offline operation
- No account or registration required
- Select specific contact fields
- Choose individual calendars
- Customizable date range for calendar exports
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ECC is the ideal tool for creating offline backups of your contacts and calendar events. Export your data locally in multiple formats—no cloud services or internet connection required. Key Features: - Export contacts in VCF, CSV, JSON, and PDF formats. - Export calendar events with full details, including recurring events and birthdays. - 100% offline—your data stays on your device. - No account or registration needed. - Select specific contact fields to export. - Choose individual calendars to export. - Customizable date range for calendar exports. - Include or exclude contact photos. - Clean, intuitive interface. - No ads. Perfect for: - Regularly backing up your contacts. - Saving your calendar events offline. - Transferring data between apps. - Printing contact lists. - Archiving personal data. Your privacy is our top priority—all operations are performed locally on your device, with no data sent to external servers. Download ECC today and keep your important data securely backed up!
Now Block
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Gentle Time Reminders，Gentle notifications mark each new block without interrupting your flow Dynamic Island Visibility，Show the current time block in the Dynamic Island so time stays in view Lock Screen Visibility，See your time progress directly on the lock screen without opening the app Minimal and Stress-Free Design，No complex task systems, just focus on the current block Rebuild Time Awareness，Understand the flow of time through simple visual feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Now Block at Free against ECC Export Contacts's $2.99. Now Block also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Now Block is free to download; ECC Export Contacts costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ECC Export Contacts ships an update every 2 months, Now Block every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECC Export Contacts | Now Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | 雯琪 李 |
In-app purchases
ECC Export Contacts
No in-app purchases
Now Block
No in-app purchases
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