Namely vs Gong.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Namely
This all-in-one HR platform allows employees to easily access paystubs, manage time off, and view benefits. It also features a social news feed for company updates and direct communication tools to connect with colleagues.
- View paystubs, benefits, and tax documents
- Request and manage time off
- View and approve timesheets
- Company social news feed
- Contact coworkers directly
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Ranked No. 1 HR Software for 2019 by Newsweek! Namely is the first all-in-one HR platform that employees actually love to use. FEATURES INCLUDE: View your Paystubs, Benefits, and Tax Documents. Request and manage time off. View and approve time sheets. Post updates, share photos, and see the latest work happenings in your company's social news feed. Look up coworkers to instantly call, text, or email colleagues. ... and much more! --- "Namely nailed it, making an HR platform that's functional and easy to use." —Heather Neisen, Director of Operations & HR, TechnologyAdvice "Namely allows us to seamlessly grow without dropping any data between the cracks. Plus, Namely is just an awesome partner!" —Christine Noonan, HR Manager, The Motley Fool "Having all of your HR information in one place is incredibly powerful." —Scott Heydt, CFO at VaynerMedia --- Getting started: To get the app, your company must be a Namely client and you must have a Namely login. About Namely: Namely is the leading HR, payroll, and benefits platform for mid-sized companies. Simplify everything HR with powerful technology and an intuitive employee experience. Coupled with dedicated account support, every Namely client gets the software and service they need to deliver great human resources and a strong, engaged company culture.
Gong.io
Gain insights into customer interactions and drive revenue growth with AI-powered analysis. Access deal information, listen to calls offline, and receive real-time alerts to stay on top of your sales pipeline.
- Deal tracking and status visibility
- Offline call access and playback
- Call sharing via messaging apps
- Real-time deal notifications
- Mobile meeting recording
- Actionable deal recommendations
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Goodbye, Opinions. Hello, Reality. Revenue AI, powered by Gong. Gong enables revenue teams to realize their fullest potential by unveiling their customer reality. Gong’s mobile app enhances your Gong experience with additional, mobile-specific functionality: - Deals on Mobile: easily see all of your team’s deals, and tell at-a-glance which are on pace to close, and which need your attention - Offline access: Access, listen, comment on calls, even when you're offline. - Call sharing: Share calls with others using Slack, WhatsApp, and other popular communication apps. - Push notifications: Stay on top of every deal with real-time push notifications and alerts. - Mobile Meeting recorder for iPhone and iPad. - Assists: Get recommended actions to keep your deals moving forward.- Video full screen support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Namely at 4.7 against Gong.io's 3.9. Namely also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 113). Gong.io's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Namely holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Namely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Namely's written reviews are positive against 60% of Gong.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, Gong.io every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Namely | Gong.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better | 3.9 (113 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 113 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Namely Inc. | Gong.io |
Customer experience
Namely
Gong.io
User reviews
Namely
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to access company information
- 💡 Convenient PTO requests
- 🚀 Seamless call/text functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- ⚠️ Requires login every time
Gong.io
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for on-the-go listening
- 💡 Useful for coaching and feedback
- 🚀 Efficient call review
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 AI-powered insights
Room to improve
- 🐛 Missing key web features
- 🐛 Limited app functionality
- 🐛 Poor user experience
- 🐛 Offline review is audio only
- 🐛 Comments are lost
Bugs and requests
Namely
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to update W4 information
- Profile picture changes not working
- Automatic logout issues
- Connectivity problems and dead links
Requested features
4 requests- Timesheet and time tracking functionality
- Ability to view paystubs and tax documents
- Improved syncing and offline capabilities
- Landscape mode and iPad support
Gong.io
Reported bugs
12 issues- App doesn't allow copy paste on iOS
- Old email saved after deleting app
- Comments entered are lost
- Cannot login or create new account
- App crashes on opening
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- App freezes on calls
- App disappearing and trouble connecting
- Phantom app notification badge
- Videos don't play well at double speed on iPad
- Time in call freezes on iPad
- Two audio tracks playing at the same time
- Submit comment button too close to visibility options
Requested features
9 requests- Copy paste functionality on iOS app
- Ability to update fields on the app
- Offline video review
- Dark mode
- Landscape mode for iPad
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- Download video option
- Match iOS search to macOS
- Filters for prospects only
- Ability to input/modify results
In-app purchases
Namely
No in-app purchases
Gong.io
No in-app purchases
