Comparison

Hippo vs Name Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Hippo

This app helps you remember important details about your contacts, track events, and set reminders. It allows you to link people together to visualize relationships and ensures your data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Jot down contact details
  • Track important life events
  • Set reminders for follow-ups
  • Link contacts to show relationships
  • Private, on-device data storage
  • Import calendar events
Features
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Remember everything about your friends, family, and colleagues with Hippo — your personal CRM. Take notes, track events, set reminders, and see how the people in your life are connected. The next time you meet, a quick glance at their profile is all you need to remember the details. NOTES • Quickly jot down what you learn about your contacts. • Names of kids, a new job, a promotion, holiday plans, gift ideas. EVENTS • Create events for meetings or important life moments. • Get reminded so you can ask about it next time. • Quickly import events from your calendar app into Hippo RELATIONSHIPS • Link contacts to each other — partners, siblings, colleagues, mentors, and more. • See at a glance how the people in your life connect. REMINDERS • Remember the questions you want to ask the next time you meet. • Stay in touch with the people who matter. PRIVACY • No account needed Hippo is filled with private data, so it stays on your device and in your iCloud — and nowhere else. We have no servers, and we can't see your notes, events, or contacts. SUBSCRIPTION Hippo is free to try with up to 25 contacts. To add more, purchase a yearly or lifetime subscription. ————— Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://gethippo.app/terms/

About

Name Ninja

Features
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Remember Names with Ease Struggle with remembering names? Meet Name Ninja, your ultimate tool for mastering names and building better connections. Perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who wants to remember names effortlessly! Key Features: - Create or Import Contacts: Add new contacts or import them directly from your Contacts app for a seamless experience. - Unique Memory Fields: Capture key details and memorable traits for each contact to make names stick. - Organize with Tags: Categorize contacts with customizable tags like "Colleague," "Client," , "Student" or "Classmate." View and manage your contacts by tags with a single tap. - Flashcard Game: Test your memory with fun flashcards! Play and practice remembering names and details to sharpen your skills. With Name Ninja, managing your contacts and remembering names has never been easier—or more fun. Whether you're networking at events, reconnecting with friends, or meeting new people, this app ensures you're always ready to impress. Download Name Ninja today and turn forgettable into unforgettable!

Screenshots

Hippo4 screens
Name Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Name Ninja at none against Hippo's 5. Name Ninja also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). Hippo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hippo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Name Ninja asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippo ships an update monthly, Name Ninja weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hippo versus Name Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippoName Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoel van der KraanAPPSTAR PTY LTD

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hippo

Subscriptions4
  • Hippo Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hippo Yearly$13.991 Year
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  • Hippo Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime – Personal CRM$29.99
None

Name Ninja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hippo free?
Hippo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Name Ninja free?
Name Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hippo or Name Ninja have ads?
Name Ninja shows ads; Hippo does not.
Which is updated more often, Hippo or Name Ninja?
Hippo ships an update monthly, and Name Ninja weekly. Most recently, Hippo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Name Ninja on October 28, 2026.

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