--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "Clean Contact Group Manager" developer_entity: "VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY" bundle_id: "com.vinstudio.contactcleaner" app_store_id: "1529220172" category: "Productivity" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Subscription" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2020-09-08" report_date: "2026-08-06" last_verified: "2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z" report_version: "1.0" total_reviews: 1 overall_rating: 1 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.05 data_age_days: 10 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 3 tags: ["productivity", "subscription", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "users", "fragmented", "long-term"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/clean-contact-group-manager" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # Clean Contact Group Manager Intelligence Report ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Productivity · Subscription - **Signal**: Rating 1 > **TL;DR:** Clean Contact Group Manager is a productivity app by VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY, rated 1/5 by 1 users, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** Clean Contact Group Manager is a productivity app by VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 1/5 (1 review) | | **Category** | Productivity | | **Developer** | VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY | | **Pricing** | Subscription | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.05/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 10d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY - **Category:** Productivity - **Target Audience:** Users with fragmented or long-term address books who need automated tools to consolidate and remove redundant contact data. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Reviewed:** 1.0 - **Report Date:** 2026-08-06 - **Signal Count:** 0 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.05/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1529220172 - **Bundle ID:** com.vinstudio.contactcleaner - **Performance Trend:** Declining - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-06 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** Clean Contact Group Manager is a utility app for iOS that identifies and merges duplicate or incomplete contacts. **Why users hire it:** Users hire this app to consolidate fragmented address books, but the subscription-gated model forces a high cost for a simple, one-time cleanup task. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Duplicate Contact Merging:** Identifies and merges contacts with identical phone numbers, email addresses, or similar names. * *User Intent:* Users expect intelligent, adaptive experiences that learn from their behavior. - **[Standard] Bulk Contact Deletion:** Allows selection and removal of single, multiple, or all contacts. - **[Standard] Incomplete Contact Removal:** Locates and deletes contacts missing essential data like names or phone numbers. ## Market Position {#market-position} The app occupies a niche utility space, but its $3.99/month subscription model is misaligned with the low-frequency nature of contact cleanup. With no updates since 2020, the app lacks the competitive positioning to defend its market share against native OS tools. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Subscription - **Tiers:** 3-day free trial, $3.99/month - **Analysis:** Subscription model gates all core utility features behind an auto-renewing payment wall, which is high for a simple cleanup tool. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Automated duplicate identification logic functions as a core utility for long-term address book maintenance **Growth Levers:** - Transitioning to a one-time purchase model could capture users deterred by subscription fatigue in the utility category ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The analysis shifted from suggesting a business model pivot to recommending a product sunset, citing increased competition from native OS features. **Overall trend**: Declining **Compared at**: 2026-08-06 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Strategic Recommendation** (positioning) - **[Added] Native OS Competition** (swot) ### Medium-impact changes - **[Shifted] Opportunity Pivot** (swot) ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - Zero updates since September 2020. - Stagnant product lifecycle signals sunset phase. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 0 majors in last 6 months · 2157 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} Clean Contact Group Manager is a productivity app. It holds a 1/5 rating from 1 review. > **Bottom Line:** Clean Contact Group Manager offers basic utility for address book consolidation, but the combination of a subscription-gated model and a multi-year update drought makes it a high-risk choice for users, so the PM should sunset the project to avoid further brand damage. **Best for:** Users with fragmented or long-term address books who need automated tools to consolidate and remove redundant contact data. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [SUNSET] Sunset the subscription model because the app has been in maintenance mode since 2020 → reduce user frustration ### Outlook: Declining The contact utility market is consolidating around native OS features, leaving third-party apps with little room to justify subscription pricing. Clean Contact Group Manager is effectively in a sunset state, and continuing to charge for a stagnant product will likely lead to further negative sentiment and brand erosion. - 🔴 The lack of updates since 2020 signals a zombie product state, which erodes user trust in the app's ability to handle sensitive contact data. - 🔴 Subscription-gated monetization for a one-time utility task creates a high churn risk, as users realize the value proposition does not justify the monthly cost. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 1/5 | | Total Reviews | 1 | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Subscription | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Declining | | Outlook | Declining | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Clean Contact Group Manager** (this app) | 1/5 | N/A | VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY | | [Mitsu: AI Life Coach](https://marlvel.ai/apps/mitsu-ai-life-coach) | N/A/5 | N/A | C2 Insights | | [ChatGPT](https://marlvel.ai/apps/chatgpt) | 4.8/5 | n/a | OpenAI OpCo, LLC | | [Pattrn - Discipline Tracker](https://marlvel.ai/apps/pattrn-discipline-tracker) | 4.8/5 | Thrilled | Pedro Schott | | [한음달-한국인에게 꼭 맞는 음력달력, 캘린더](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--103) | 4.6/5 | N/A | YunaSoft Inc. | | [바로메모 - 매일 바로 작성하는 메모장](https://marlvel.ai/apps/cswpd-memo) | N/A/5 | N/A | SuWon Choi | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clean-contact-group-manager/id1529220172?uo=4) - **Sources:** App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Mitsu: AI Life Coach*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/mitsu-ai-life-coach) (C2 Insights) · N/A Rating - [*ChatGPT*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/chatgpt) (OpenAI OpCo, LLC) · 4.8/5 Rating - [*Pattrn - Discipline Tracker*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/pattrn-discipline-tracker) (Pedro Schott) · 4.8/5 Rating | Excellent Sentiment - [*한음달-한국인에게 꼭 맞는 음력달력, 캘린더*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--103) (YunaSoft Inc.) · 4.6/5 Rating - [*바로메모 - 매일 바로 작성하는 메모장*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/cswpd-memo) (SuWon Choi) · N/A Rating - [*근로장려금 알리미 - 신청, 기준, 금액계산 가이드*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-swing2app-v3-d83e9bb95c05347f59ad81dea3b925ebf) (SY Company) · 3.8/5 Rating - [*통화관리솔루션 (부평구청용)*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/byto-bupyeong) (BYTO) · N/A Rating - [*시외버스터미널 예매가이드 - 시간표*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-rewd-metopcrent) (Multisoft app) · 4.1/5 Rating - [*スマホやめるにゃ*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/hiroto-nosnszone-nosnszone) (HIROTO TSUTSUSHIMA) · N/A Rating - [*プレゼンテーションなど タイマー*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--366) (MAKOTO SASAKI) · N/A Rating ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes). 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.05/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 0 - **Data Sources:** App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 10 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/apps/clean-contact-group-manager) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.