# Appstar vs Remember Names

The clearest difference is price: Remember Names at Free against Appstar's $1.99. Remember Names also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). Appstar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Remember Names is free to download; Appstar costs $1.99 up front. Appstar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month 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.

Appstar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remember Names has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Appstar ships an update every 7 months, Remember Names every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Appstar | Remember Names |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSTAR PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508216229) | [Chestwick Investments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752717494) |

## What reviewers say

### Appstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230)

This app helps you remember people's names and details by creating profiles, adding notes, and using interactive flashcards and quizzes. It also allows you to schedule follow-up actions and reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** Create personal profiles, Add photos and notes, Interactive flashcards, Quiz mode, Color-coded tags, Schedule follow-up actions, Syncs securely

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All features | $0.49 | per month |
| power search | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| sub_quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| power search contacts | $0.49 | per 3 months |


### Remember Names

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remember Names Standard | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remember Names Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard: 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard (Semiannually) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| HooRU Standard: 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Remember Names Standard | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard (50% off) | $29.99 | per year |
| HooRU Standard: 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Appstar free?

Appstar costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Remember Names free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Appstar or Remember Names?

Appstar is rated higher. Appstar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remember Names averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Appstar or Remember Names have ads?

Neither Appstar nor Remember Names shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Appstar or Remember Names?

Appstar ships an update every 7 months, and Remember Names every 11 days. Most recently, Appstar was updated on October 7, 2026 and Remember Names on October 25, 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.*