Comparison

Bename vs OverThereApp

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

Head to head
About

Bename

This app helps you remember people's names by associating them with specific locations you meet them. Create tags for places, link contacts to those spots, and receive timely reminders when you return. It's designed for professionals and socializers who struggle with name recall.

Highlights
  • Location-based name recall
  • Create custom place tags
  • Link people to locations
  • Automatic location-based reminders
  • Home screen widgets
  • Smart name suggestions
Features
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Never forget a name again. Bename is the only name memory app that connects people to places — helping you remember who you met where. Whether it's the gym, your local bar, the dog park, work or a regular meetup, Bename makes it easy to recall names the moment you walk back into a familiar spot. How it works: · Create a tag for any place you visit regularly · Add people you meet and link them to that location · Get automatic reminders the next time you're there Smart features include: · Location-based name recall · Home screen widgets for quick memory boosts · Smart name suggestions as you type (from a large name database) · Private, simple, and completely local — your memory, enhanced Perfect for professionals, frequent socializers, and anyone who wants to stop saying, “I know their face... but what was their name?” Download Bename and start remembering with context.

About

OverThereApp

Discover people nearby on a map and connect with them. Send requests to break the ice and initiate meetups. You can control your visibility and disappear from the map anytime.

Highlights
  • Map-based user discovery
  • Proximity-based connections
  • Connection requests
  • Adjustable visibility
  • Disappear from map feature
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OverThere uses a map to show you active users within a maximum of 75 meters from you. If you find someone you want to hang out with, send them a request and break the social ice before meeting up. You can disconnect and disappear from the OverThere map whenever you want. Put yourself on the social map with OverThere today!

Screenshots

Bename4 screens
OverThereApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OverThereApp at none against Bename's 1. OverThereApp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bename sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OverThereApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bename ships an update every 7 months, OverThereApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bename versus OverThereApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenameOverThereApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB134 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerrwtemple.comOVERTHERE S A S

Customer experience

Bename

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

OverThereApp

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bename

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

OverThereApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bename free?
Bename is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OverThereApp free?
OverThereApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bename or OverThereApp have ads?
Neither Bename nor OverThereApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bename or OverThereApp?
Bename ships an update every 7 months, and OverThereApp fortnightly. Most recently, Bename was updated on October 24, 2026 and OverThereApp on October 24, 2026.

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