# We Know Names — Think fast. Score rare.

> Fast word and name game with rare answer scoring and multiple game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Kristoffer Samuelsen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-know-names/id6670701833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kristoffer Samuelsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767111211)
- Category: Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2026-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-know-names/id6670701833/reviews.md

## What is We Know Names?

How many names and words can you think of before time runs out?

We Know Names is a fast word-and-name game where quick thinking, memory, and rare answers decide the winner. Find first names by gender and initial letter, or pick a category, get a letter, and type as many valid answers as you can before the clock runs out.

Obvious answers are not always enough. In We Know Names, rare answers can score more, so every round becomes a mix of speed, vocabulary, memory, and strategy.

GAME MODES

Quick Round
Play a short round against the phone. Find as many valid answers as possible before time runs out.

Rush
A fast survival mode where the category changes under pressure. Keep answering before time runs out and try to survive as long as possible.

Series
Play a five-round series and build the highest total score across multiple categories.

Online
Challenge other players through Apple Game Center.

Local
Pass the device between players and compete together in the same room. Local mode is unlocked with Premium.

PREMIUM

We Know Names is free to play with ads. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks Local mode.

FEATURES

• First-name challenges by gender and initial letter
• Fast word-and-name gameplay
• Quick Round, Rush, Series, Online, and Local modes
• Rare-answer scoring
• Game Center leaderboards and achievements
• English and Norwegian language support
• Short rounds that are easy to replay

Whether you are playing alone, challenging friends online, or passing the phone around the table, We Know Names turns simple categories into tense, funny, and surprisingly strategic word battles.

## Key features

- Fast word and name gameplay
- Rare answer scoring system
- Multiple game modes (Quick Round, Rush, Series)
- Online and local multiplayer
- First-name challenges by gender and initial
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| We Know Names Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-know-names/id6670701833/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good but

*2026-06-17*

Some words which are certainly valid don’t work but other odd ones do? Also what on earth is a transport item

## Frequently asked questions about We Know Names

### What is We Know Names?

We Know Names is a fast-paced word and name game where players think of answers within categories and time limits. Rare answers can score higher, adding a strategic element to the gameplay.

### Does We Know Names have ads?

Yes, We Know Names contains advertisements. The game is free to play with ads, and these can be removed with a one-time Premium purchase.

### What game modes are available in We Know Names?

We Know Names offers several game modes including Quick Round for short solo play, Rush for survival against changing categories, Series for a multi-round challenge, Online for Apple Game Center competition, and Local mode for pass-and-play.

### Can I play We Know Names offline?

The description indicates that Quick Round, Rush, and Series modes are available for solo play, suggesting they can be played offline. Online and Local modes require other players.

### How does scoring work in We Know Names?

In We Know Names, obvious answers are not always enough. Rare answers can score more points, encouraging players to think strategically beyond common responses.

### What is the Premium purchase in We Know Names?

The Premium purchase in We Know Names is a one-time payment that removes all advertisements from the game and unlocks the Local multiplayer mode.

### What devices does We Know Names support?

We Know Names currently supports iPhones. It is available on iOS devices.

### How often is We Know Names updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on June 15, 2026, indicating recent updates. The app was initially released on May 29, 2026.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-15

Expanded accepted answers and made small improvements based on player feedback.

Thanks for helping us make We Know Names better!

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-07

This update improves the online multiplayer layout and adds more accepted answers in Rush mode based on player feedback.

Thanks for helping us make We Know Names better!

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-02

Fixes Game Center achievements and Rush leaderboard availability.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-29

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*
