Best vCard Apps for iPhone and Android

Looking for an app to create and share digital business cards? There are dozens of options, from simple vCard generators to full-featured networking platforms.

Here's a breakdown of the best options for iPhone and Android—plus a web-based alternative that works on any device.

What to Look For

Before picking an app, consider:

• Ease of sharing – Can you share via QR code, link, and NFC?
• Contact saving – Does it let recipients save your info with one tap?
• Editability – Can you update your info without creating a new card?
• Cross-platform – Does it work for people who don't have the app?
• Price – Free tier available? What do paid plans cost?

Native Phone Options

iPhone: Contacts App + AirDrop

Your iPhone can share contacts via AirDrop, but only to other Apple devices nearby. Not ideal for networking with Android users or sharing remotely.

Android: Contacts App + Nearby Share

Similar limitation—works for Android-to-Android sharing but doesn't help with iPhone users or remote sharing.

Verdict: Built-in options are limited. Fine for sharing with friends, not great for professional networking.

Popular Digital Business Card Apps

HiHello

Clean interface, multiple card designs, QR code sharing. Free tier available with limited cards. Works on iOS and Android.

Pros: Good design, Apple Wallet integration
Cons: Limited free tier, requires app download for full features

Popl

Known for NFC products (cards and phone accessories). App-based digital cards with social media integration.

Pros: NFC hardware options, good for social media links
Cons: Hardware costs extra, some features locked behind subscription

Linq

Similar to Popl—NFC-focused with digital card features. Popular with younger professionals.

Pros: Sleek NFC products
Cons: Requires buying physical NFC product for best experience

CamCard

Primarily a business card scanner, but also creates digital cards. Good for scanning paper cards you receive.

Pros: Great OCR scanning
Cons: Card creation is secondary feature, cluttered interface

The Web-Based Alternative

App-based solutions have a fundamental problem: the person you're sharing with often needs to download the same app to get the full experience.

Web-based digital business cards solve this. Your card is a web page that works on any device, any browser, no app required.

vCard Garden is a web-based digital business card platform that:

• Works on iPhone, Android, and desktop—no app needed
• Provides a shareable link and QR code
• Lets recipients save your contact with one tap
• Offers industry-specific templates (realtor, coach, freelancer, contractor, small business)
• Includes analytics to see who views your card
• Updates instantly—change your info and everyone sees it

Why Web-Based Works Better

No friction for recipients. They scan your QR code or click your link and see your card immediately. No app store, no signup, no waiting.

Works everywhere. Share via QR code at events, link in emails, on your resume, in your LinkedIn bio—anywhere you can put a link.

One card, all devices. You manage your card from any browser. Recipients view it on any device.

Comparison Summary

SolutionApp Required?QR CodeNFCFree TierHiHelloYes (for full features)YesYesLimitedPoplYesYesYes (hardware)LimitedLinqYesYesYes (hardware)LimitedvCard GardenNoYesNoYes (14-day trial)

Our Recommendation

If you want NFC tap-to-share and don't mind buying hardware, Popl or Linq work well.

If you want something that works for everyone regardless of what phone they have or what apps they've installed, go web-based.

Try vCard Garden free and have your digital business card ready to share in under 5 m