Comparison

NameKeeper vs Remember Names

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

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.

Highlights
  • Location-based name memory
  • Record name pronunciations
  • Smart contact organization
  • Name recall and photo match quizzes
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable reminders
  • Face ID protection
Features
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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.

Screenshots

NameKeeper4 screens
Remember Names4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NameKeeper versus Remember Names: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNameKeeperRemember Names
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better4.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2424
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsChestwick Investments Inc

Customer experience

NameKeeper

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

Remember Names

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NameKeeper

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
9 purchases

Remember Names

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is NameKeeper free?
NameKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remember Names free?
Remember Names is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NameKeeper or Remember Names?
NameKeeper is rated higher. NameKeeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Remember Names averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.
Do NameKeeper or Remember Names have ads?
Neither NameKeeper nor Remember Names shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NameKeeper or Remember Names?
NameKeeper ships an update every 10 months, and Remember Names every 11 days. Most recently, NameKeeper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remember Names on October 25, 2026.

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