# Tibbits vs NameRoll

Tibbits and NameRoll both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of NameRoll's written reviews are positive against 62% of Tibbits's. Tibbits's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tibbits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NameRoll sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Tibbits against 4.4 for NameRoll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tibbits has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Tibbits's written reviews are positive against 75% of NameRoll's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tibbits | NameRoll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibbits-remember-names/id1332548860/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nameroll-name-reminder/id1592445145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oakwood Software Consulting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041774035) | [Samuel Jusaitis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487787715) |

## What reviewers say

### Tibbits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibbits-remember-names/id1332548860)

Effortlessly recall names and key details from conversations. Organize contacts with labels and quickly search for individuals using their name, label, or notes. Syncs data across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Record names and notes, Organize with labels, Search by name, label, or notes, Cross-device sync, Create new relationships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tibbits Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Tibbits Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### NameRoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nameroll-name-reminder/id1592445145)

Never forget a name again with this beautifully designed app. Store names, add personal details, and helpful trivia about people you meet. Organize contacts into custom groups for easy recall.

**Highlights:** Store names and descriptions, Organize names by custom groups, Add personal details and trivia, Customizable design and themes, Quick name lookup by description

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Names | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Groups | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tibbits free?

Tibbits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NameRoll free?

NameRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tibbits or NameRoll?

NameRoll is rated higher. Tibbits averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while NameRoll averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Tibbits or NameRoll have ads?

Neither Tibbits nor NameRoll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tibbits or NameRoll?

Tibbits ships an update every 2 months, and NameRoll every 2 months. Most recently, Tibbits was updated on November 2, 2026 and NameRoll on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*