Starrise Contacts and Cardhop share a starting point: both work directly on the contacts already on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. The difference is what they help you do with them. Here are the everyday jobs, one by one.
Updated October 2026
What both apps do
Both use your iCloud, Google and Exchange contacts as they are, run on iPhone, iPad and Mac, remind you of birthdays and anniversaries, and let you call or message someone with one tap. Cardhop is made by Flexibits, the makers of Fantastical.
Job by job
Remembering what you talked about
Starrise gives every person a notes timeline: as many dated notes as you like, searchable across all contacts. Type @ in a note to link it to everyone who was there. More on contact notes.
Staying in touch
With Keep in Touch reminders (Pro), you pick a rhythm for each person, every week, every month or twice a year, and Starrise reminds you when it’s time. Cardhop has no keep-in-touch reminders.
Birthdays and gifts
Both apps remind you of birthdays. Starrise also lets you choose the time of the reminder, keep gift ideas for each person and, with Pro, see name days. Cardhop has no gift ideas and no name days.
Things you promised
To-dos with reminders (Pro) sit on each person’s profile: call back on Friday, send the photos, and get reminded on the day. Cardhop has no to-dos per contact.
Seeing who lives nearby
Starrise shows your contacts’ addresses on a map, so you can see who is close by before a trip. Cardhop has no map.
Business cards
Both scan business cards: Starrise with Pro, Cardhop with Flexibits Premium.
What a year costs
| Starrise Contacts | Cardhop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Notes, birthday reminders, gift ideas, map | Birthday notifications, notes, widgets |
| Subscription per month | $0.99 | $6.99 (Flexibits Premium) |
| Subscription per year | $5.99 | $56.99 (shared with Fantastical) |
| Account for the subscription | None needed | Flexibits account |
Cardhop facts from flexibits.com and its App Store listing on 11 October 2026; US prices.
The verdict
If you want your contacts app to help you keep relationships going, not just store numbers, Starrise Contacts covers more of these jobs for about a tenth of the yearly price. Start free and add Pro when you need it.
Sources
Facts about other apps were checked on 11 October 2026 on the pages below.
- flexibits.com/cardhop
- flexibits.com/pricing
- Cardhop on the App Store
- Starrise Contacts on the App Store
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Starrise Contacts and Cardhop use the same contacts?
Yes. Both work directly on the address book on your device, including iCloud, Google and Exchange contacts, so switching means nothing to import.
Which is cheaper, Starrise Contacts or Cardhop?
Starrise Contacts Pro costs $0.99 per month or $5.99 per year in the US. Flexibits Premium, which Cardhop’s extras need, costs $6.99 per month or $56.99 per year.
Does Starrise remind me to keep in touch?
Yes. Keep in Touch reminders are part of Starrise Contacts Pro. You choose how often you want to catch up with someone, and Starrise counts from the last time you were in touch.
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Try Starrise Contacts for free
Starrise Contacts works on the contacts already on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. No account, nothing to import. Free to download, with an optional Pro subscription.
Free on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Pro costs $0.99 per month or $5.99 per year in the US.