Bubtag vs Namey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bubtag
Discover the perfect name for your baby with this beautifully designed app. Browse through diverse categories, search a vast database, and save your favorites to make the naming process enjoyable and stress-free for modern parents.
- Browse 16 idea-sparking name categories
- Search over 30,000 names
- Filter by origin
- Save favorite names
- Top 100 lists for girls, boys, and gender-neutral
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#1 Baby Name App. "A must have for all expecting parents!" Gluten Free & Vegan names.. Hipster names, Netflix & Chill names.. Finally, a beautifully designed baby name app made for modern parents. Naming your bub is a big deal! Bubtag helps you easily find the perfect name for your baby. A name that will rock the playground and be remembered at their first job interview. Browse through 16 fun, idea sparking categories including: • Top 100 Girls names • Top 100 Boys names • Top 100 Gender Neutral names • Hipster names • Gluten Free & Vegan names • Found On a Map names • Netflix & Chill names • Biblical names • Old Skool names • #FitLife names • Last Name First names • Celeb Mini Me names • Wilderness names • Romantic names • Twinning names • Flower Power names Still can't find the perfect name? Search our database of over 30,000 'Girl', 'Boy' and 'Gender Neutral' names or go back to your roots and search by 'Origin' to find your must have baby name. Found yourself in a pickle by discovering too many names? Simply save them to your personalized 'Favorites List' and let the elimination process begin. Tada! You've found the perfect little Bubtag! Enjoy xx PS: Need help or want to say hi? Drop us a line at hello@bubtag.com
Namey
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Namey makes finding the perfect baby name fun and easy — whether you're browsing solo or discovering together with your partner. SWIPE TO DISCOVER Browse thousands of names with a simple swipe. Like, love, or skip — Namey learns what you're looking for. FIND NAMES TOGETHER Pair with your partner using a simple invite code. Swipe independently, then see your matches — names you both loved. 79,000+ NAMES FROM 30+ CULTURES American, British, Icelandic, Nordic, African, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern, and more. Every name includes meaning, origin, and popularity data. EXPLORE BY CATEGORY Browse 43 curated categories like Nature, Royal, Mythological, Strong, Gentle, Classic, Modern, and Rare. MAGIC VIBE SEARCH Combine vibes like "Nature + Strong + Nordic" to discover names that match your unique style. US STATE POPULARITY See which names are trending in every US state with real rankings. FAMOUS NAMESAKES Discover which athletes, artists, scientists, and historical figures share each name. NAME DETAILS Every name comes with meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity score, and similar names to explore. ICELANDIC NAMES Special features for Icelandic names including declensions, patronymics, and naming committee approval status. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. Partner sync uses anonymous authentication — no email or personal info required. Download Namey and start your baby name journey today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubtag at none against Namey's 1. Bubtag also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Namey's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Namey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubtag asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bubtag ships an update every 6 weeks, Namey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubtag | Namey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Burleigh Creative | Freyr Helgason |
Bugs and requests
Bubtag
Reported bugs
1 issue- Had to write a review to get full access
Requested features
3 requests- Add more names to the 'twinning' section
- Include Japanese names
- Make all lists available
Namey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bubtag
No in-app purchases
Namey
- Namey Premium$3.99
