Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Accounts is a straightforward address book application for iOS devices. It helps users store and organize contact information in a simple, easy-to-use format. The app is designed for anyone who needs a basic way to… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Accounts, a simple address book for iOS launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   ContactBase▲61

   The address book app for business

   2019 · contactbase.net · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Cardhop for iOS▲266

   The enjoyable contacts app

   2019 · flexibits.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Collections Database▲149

   A personal database to organize anything

   2024 · collectionsdb.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   OpenNotebooks▲71

   A simple and free note taking app for iOS devices.

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Simple Contacts▲279

   Contact lens prescriptions from home

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Records for Mac▲280

   Powerful personal database app for the Mac.

   2015 · recordsapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Mailbook▲219

   The easiest way to collect addresses.

   2018 · mailbook.nl · its alternatives →

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   Cardhop▲293

   The Mac contacts app you'll want to use.

   2017 · flexibits.com · its alternatives →

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   Letterspace▲446

   A simple note-taking app on iOS & Mac

   2015 · programmerbird.com · its alternatives →

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    Airbooks▲119

    Easiest way to manage accounting & inventory on your phone

    2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    FullContact for iOS▲174

    Better contact management for your iPhone and iPad

    2015 · fullcontact.com · its alternatives →

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    Bills▲282

    Keep the control of your finances

    2024 · bills.framer.website · its alternatives →

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    Persodex▲104

    Hey HN, I built a personal CRM that stores everything in the native iPhone Contacts app instead of another database. The goal was to make the Contacts app I’ve used for years actually useful. I’d love to hear what you think. Especially whether you prefer extending native apps over adopting entirely new tools. Since this is one of the first releases, i would love to get any feedback you have! Alex

    Aug 2026 · persodex.com · its alternatives →

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    ZipBooks▲195

    Simple, beautiful accounting that gets you paid instantly.

    2016 · zipbooks.com · its alternatives →

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    Intro▲73

    Contacts, on steroids. For iPhone.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Cardbox▲124

    Contacts reimagined as a social network ✨

    2019 · cardbox.app · its alternatives →

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    FriendApp▲150

    Organize new and old contacts, foster mindful connection.

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    SideNotes for iPhone and iPad▲110

    Your quick notes with you

    2022 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

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    Identity▲143

    Personal assistant to update credit card & address info

    2016 · getidentityapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20CS
    Contacts storage the way it should be done.▲18

    2013 · useadd.com · its alternatives →

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    Bookipi▲148

    Clean, simple way to save money with an app

    2019 · bookipi.com · its alternatives →

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    Contacts Board▲70

    Manage your contacts in style

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Transactions for iOS▲87

    A unified inbox for all of your cards, with superpowers

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Reading List▲77

    An iOS app to track your reading

    2021 · readinglist.app · its alternatives →

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