NameKeeper vs Remember Names
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Quick name entry
- Optional photo and description
- Group contact entry
- Search and filter contacts
- Offline data storage
- iCloud synchronization
- Customizable themes
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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.
Remember Names
Effortlessly record and recall names of people you meet. This app helps you remember where you met them, how to pronounce their names, and offers practice modes to solidify your memory. Perfect for networking, school, or social circles.
- Location-based name memory
- Record name pronunciations
- Smart contact organization
- Name recall and photo match quizzes
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable reminders
- Face ID protection
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Put a Stop to the "I'm terrible with names" Excuse Remember Names is your personal companion for effortlessly recording and recalling names. Whether you're networking, meeting new classmates, or just want to be better with names, this app helps you build lasting connections by never forgetting a name again. KEY FEATURES: Location Memory • Remember exactly where you met someone • See your contacts on a map • Get reminded of names when you return to meeting spots Smart Organization • Create groups for work, school, or social circles • Add notes and context for each person • Easily search and find anyone Name Pronunciation • Record how names are pronounced • Never mispronounce a name again • Perfect for international names Practice Makes Perfect • Quiz yourself with Name Recall mode • Test recognition with Photo Match mode • Focus on the names you find challenging Apple Watch Support • Quick access to names from your wrist • Location-aware name sorting • Perfect for networking events Smart Reminders • Set custom notification schedules Other features include: • Face ID protection for privacy • iCloud sync across devices • Import/Export capabilities • Widgets for quick access • Siri shortcuts integration Perfect for: • Professionals networking at events • Students meeting new classmates • Teachers learning student names • Anyone who wants to be better with names "...the average person is more interested in his or her own name than in all the other names on earth put together. Remember that name and call it easily, and you have paid a subtle and very effective compliment. But forget it or misspell it - and you have placed yourself at a sharp disadvantage. - Dale Carnegie Never say "I'm terrible with names" again. Download Remember Names today and start building stronger connections with everyone you meet! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy & Security: Your data stays private and secure. We never share your information with third parties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remember Names at every 11 days against NameKeeper's every 10 months. NameKeeper's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NameKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remember Names sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NameKeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NameKeeper's written reviews are positive against 67% of Remember Names's.
NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, Remember Names every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NameKeeper | Remember Names |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better | 4.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TeaCapps | Chestwick Investments Inc |
Customer experience
NameKeeper
Remember Names
In-app purchases
NameKeeper
- Pro Version$1.99
Remember Names
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- HooRU Standard: 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- HooRU Standard (Semiannually)7 Days trial$14.996 Months
- HooRU Standard: 6 months7 Days trial$19.996 Months
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Standard (50% off)$29.991 Year
- HooRU Standard: 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99





