It is different because you are able to login to FailSafe and access your contacts on any smart phone. Once logged in, you simply scroll through your contacts and call or text whoever you need. Upon logging out, your contacts are no longer available through that device. FailSafe does allow you to sync your phone wirelessly as well. You can upload/download one or all. FailSafe is simple and keeps your contacts available for you to use at any time.