Refoss vs NameStory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refoss
Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.
- Remote on/off control
- Automated work plans
- Voice assistant integration
- Device status monitoring
- Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.
NameStory
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Every name has a story. NameStory shows you in seconds. Type any name... yours, your grandmother's, a friend's — and NameStory reveals what's behind it. How old most people with this name are. Where it's most popular. What it means. What culture and history carried it to you. This isn't astrology. It's real data from global naming statistics, census records, and Wikipedia, presented in a way that actually feels like a story. WHAT YOU GET Predicted age with confidence level. Know whether this is a 90s name, a 70s classic, or an 80s soul. Likely gender with probability. No assumptions, just statistics, always labeled as estimates. Top nationalities with real flags and percentages. See which countries claim the name most. Name meaning and origin pulled from Wikipedia in your language. Ancient roots, modern usage, famous bearers. Country enrichment. Capital, population, region, and languages of the most likely origin country. WHO IT'S FOR Expecting parents who want a name with the right feel, history, and cultural fit. Writers and screenwriters who need character names with the right era and origin. Family researchers are tracing ancestors and wondering what their names said about them. Curious minds who heard a name today and want to know more tonight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Refoss at 13.0 against NameStory's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Refoss | NameStory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (125 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FLEXBEE HK LIMITED | Cankat Sarac |
Bugs and requests
Refoss
Reported bugs
4 issues- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle
NameStory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Refoss
No in-app purchases
NameStory
No in-app purchases









