Comparison

NameKeeper vs Name Reminder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NameKeeper

Easily save and recall the names of people you meet. Quickly add contacts with optional descriptions, photos, and even suggested addresses. Never forget a name again with this offline, secure, and customizable contact management tool.

Highlights
  • Quick name entry
  • Optional photo and description
  • Group contact entry
  • Search and filter contacts
  • Offline data storage
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable themes
Features
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You often meet new people and only 5 minutes later you can't remember their names? You are going to love NameKeeper! Keep names of persons you meet - super fast and simple. You are never ever going to ask: "Sorry, what was your name again?" Features: - Add names quickly without filling out boring forms :-) - The current address is automatically suggested (if you allow GPS access)! - Optionally add a short description and/or a photo. - Add multiple names in one step (very useful if you meet a group of people). - Search/filter all your contacts by name, description or address. - No internet connection required! All data is stored on the device. - No login or fancy social network lookups! So, if you want to stalk people, this app might not be useful for you ;-). - In the settings you can activate iCloud synchronization. This will securely backup all your data. - Beautiful themes to customize your look and feel! - Force touch on the app icon to add or search immediately.

About

Name Reminder

Effortlessly remember names and faces of people you meet. Organize contacts into personalized groups, add notes, set birthday reminders, and track important details to foster deeper connections and improve relationships.

Highlights
  • Remember names and faces
  • Create personalized contact groups
  • Add notes and custom reminders
  • Track birthdays and important events
  • Visual contact organization
  • Remind to contact feature
Features
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Meet Name Reminder, the ultimate solution to help you remember the names and faces of the people you meet. As adults, we meet new people every day – at social events, kids' activities, classes, neighborhood gatherings, and more. Remembering every name can be a challenge, and conventional methods such as using contact lists, spreadsheets, or notes aren't always efficient or specific enough for this task. That's where Name Reminder comes in. It's more than just an app - it's your secret weapon to winning friends, improving relationships, and being a better friend yourself. The undeniable charm in hearing one's own name, the sweetest sound to anyone's ears, can unlock deeper connections. Our app ensures you wield this power effortlessly, and avoids the uncomfortable sting of forgotten names. Create personalized groups to reflect how we naturally organize people—“Golf Buddies”, “Sally's Soccer Team”, “Neighbors”, “Gym Friends”, and more. Each group features a clear, visual layout that highlights members' names, their spouse's and kids' names, and even pet names, all at a glance. Add notes for each contact, remember birthdays with custom reminders, and never miss an important event again. Keep track of hobbies, dietary restrictions, and use our 'Remind Me To Contact' feature to keep in touch with everyone in your network on your own terms. Download Name Reminder today for free, or upgrade to Pro for a one-time payment of $9.99. No subscriptions, no recurring bills. With Name Reminder Pro, you can create unlimited groups, add unlimited contacts, unlock all features, get all future upgrades, and support the development of new features. It's not just an app, it's your pathway to becoming a more connected and remembered individual in your social circles. screenshots by screenshots.pro

Screenshots

NameKeeper4 screens
Name Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Name Reminder at every 9 days against NameKeeper's every 10 months. NameKeeper's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NameKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Name Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Name Reminder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of NameKeeper's written reviews are positive against 67% of Name Reminder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, Name Reminder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NameKeeper versus Name Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNameKeeperName Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTeaCappsDigital Palette LLC

Customer experience

NameKeeper

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative3.7%

Name Reminder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NameKeeper

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
1 purchases

Name Reminder

One-time1
  • Friend Keeper Pro$9.99

Questions

Is NameKeeper free?
NameKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Name Reminder free?
Name Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NameKeeper or Name Reminder?
Name Reminder is rated higher. NameKeeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Name Reminder averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do NameKeeper or Name Reminder have ads?
Neither NameKeeper nor Name Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NameKeeper or Name Reminder?
NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, and Name Reminder every 9 days. Most recently, NameKeeper was updated on November 6, 2026 and Name Reminder on November 3, 2026.

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