Contacts vs Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts
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With this application, you can easily translate contacts in multiple languages. Forget to do this manually per one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shift
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Tired of contact backup apps that don't work or sell your data? Shift is the export tool that actually works. Export your iPhone contacts to VCF, PDF, CSV, XLSX, or HTML in seconds. Zero data leaves your device. WHY SHIFT? β’ 100% local. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your contacts never leave your device except through the export you explicitly choose. β’ Five formats. VCF for importing to any phone or computer. PDF for clean printable archives. CSV for spreadsheet analysis. XLSX for Excel. HTML for browser viewing. β’ Try before you buy. Export up to 10 contacts free to verify quality. One $2.99 purchase unlocks unlimited exports forever β no subscription. β’ Protect files with a password. Encrypted on device, never uploaded. (.shiftbackup) HOW IT WORKS 1. Grant contacts access. The app requests permission once. 2. Choose your contacts. Search, select all, or pick specific people. 3. Pick a format. VCF, PDF, CSV, XLSX, or HTML. 4. Export and share. The system Share Sheet opens β send via AirDrop, save to Files, email, or any app. PRIVACY BY DESIGN PERFECT FOR β’ Switching to a new phone and need to transfer contacts β’ Creating a PDF backup for printing or archiving β’ Exporting to CSV/Excel for business or CRM imports β’ Moving contacts between iCloud, Google, Outlook, or Gmail β’ Anyone who values privacy and wants their data to stay local Download Shift now. Export your first 10 contacts free and see the difference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Contacts at every 2 days against Shift's fortnightly. Contacts also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Contacts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Contacts ships an update every 2 days, Shift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contacts | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandro Janjghava | δΌ η |
In-app purchases
Contacts
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- One Time Purchase$59.99
Shift
- Unlock Full Export$3.99
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