Overall, audiences responded positively to "Contract of the Heart," particularly praising the chemistry between actors Dappa and Ekama, with many hoping they would collaborate again. Viewers appreciated the film's depiction of a mature, loving marriage, even amidst conflict, and singled out Ify, Dara's friend, for her truthfulness. Some commenters noted minor production flaws, such as an audio mismatch, while others felt a particular conflict was contrived.