Comparison

ContactExport+ vs Listen from a Distance

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

Head to head
About

ContactExport+

Features
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Back up every contact on your iPhone in one tap. Export as a clean CSV or vCard file — entirely offline, 100% private. EXPORT • One-tap export to CSV or vCard • Excel-safe CSV presets (Excel, Google Sheets, Standard) • Selective export: all contacts, phone only, email only, or both • Full preview before you share • Save to Files, AirDrop, email, or any app via share sheet CONTACT HEALTH • See which contacts are missing phone numbers or emails • Duplicate detection finds contacts with matching names or numbers • Track contact changes between exports STAY PROTECTED • Export history tracks every backup you’ve made • Scheduled backup reminders (weekly, monthly, or quarterly) • Privacy-first: your data never leaves your device unless you share it PRICING • Lifetime unlock available — pay once, keep forever ($4.99) • Or subscribe monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($9.99) • 7-day free trial on all plans • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/contactexport/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/contactexport/terms

About

Listen from a Distance

Transform your iPhone into a live remote microphone. Stream audio from your phone's microphone directly to your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones in real-time. Ideal for enhancing audio clarity in various situations, from watching TV to monitoring conversations.

Highlights
  • Live remote microphone functionality
  • Real-time audio streaming to headphones
  • Audio Boost controls
  • Noise Reduction features
  • Equalizer Presets and Manual Sliders
  • Audio Recording
Features
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Hear from a distance! Listen to conversations, TV, lectures or baby sounds from a distance. Monitor your sleeping baby from another room. The Listen from a Distance app turns your iPhone into a remote microphone and live sound amplifier that streams sound directly to AirPods or Bluetooth headphones. Listen from a Distance lets you place your phone near the sounds you want to hear and stream audio directly to your headphones in real time. Whether you're watching TV, following a conversation across the room, listening during a meeting, following a TV program from another room, or audio monitoring your baby, Hear Clear helps bring distant audio closer. Hear Clearly From Anywhere Simply connect your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones, tap Listen, and place your phone near the sound source. Your iPhone becomes a wireless microphone that streams live audio directly to your ears. The Listen from a Distance app is perfect for: • Watching TV without turning up the volume • Following conversations across the room • Listening during lectures and presentations • Monitoring your baby from another room • Hearing speakers more clearly in meetings • Keeping track of important sounds around the home Live Audio Streaming Listen from a Distance captures sound through your device's microphone and delivers it to your connected headphones with minimal delay. Place your phone: • Near a television • On a conference table • Close to a speaker or lecturer • Beside a crib or monitor area • Across the room during conversations Then listen privately through your Bluetooth headphones. Customize your listening experience with: • Audio Boost controls — limited free access up to 30%; full Boost requires upgrade • Noise Reduction — limited free access up to 25%; full Noise Reduction requires upgrade • Equalizer Presets • Manual Equalizer Sliders — requires upgrade • Audio Recording — requires upgrade. Optimized for: • AirPods • Bluetooth Earbuds • Wireless Headphones Hear from a Distance works wherever you need clearer access to distant sounds. Great for Everyday Use Use Listen from a Distance at home, work, school, or while traveling: • Follow TV dialogue from another room • Listen during meetings and presentations • Hear conversations more clearly • Monitor your baby while you're busy in the kitchen • Keep media volume lower for others nearby • Improve clarity in noisy places Listen from a Distance makes remote listening simple by streaming live audio from your phone directly to your headphones. Important: Listen from a Distance is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Screenshots

ContactExport+4 screens
Listen from a Distance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Listen from a Distance at none against ContactExport+'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. ContactExport+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Listen from a Distance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ContactExport+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Listen from a Distance every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ContactExport+ versus Listen from a Distance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContactExport+Listen from a Distance
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (21 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHatching Point LLCRonald Lumor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ContactExport+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Listen from a Distance

One-time1
  • Hear Clear Pro$3.99

Questions

Is ContactExport+ free?
ContactExport+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Listen from a Distance free?
Listen from a Distance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ContactExport+ or Listen from a Distance have ads?
ContactExport+ shows ads; Listen from a Distance does not.
Which is updated more often, ContactExport+ or Listen from a Distance?
ContactExport+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Listen from a Distance every 4 weeks. Most recently, ContactExport+ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Listen from a Distance on November 5, 2026.

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