Comparison

Refoss vs NameStory

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

NameStory

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Refoss4 screens
NameStory3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Refoss versus NameStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefossNameStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (125 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings125 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLEXBEE HK LIMITEDCankat 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

None

Refoss

No in-app purchases

None

NameStory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refoss free?
Refoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NameStory free?
NameStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refoss or NameStory have ads?
Neither Refoss nor NameStory shows ads.

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