# Kinopio vs Names to Remember

The clearest difference is monetization model: Names to Remember at free against Kinopio's free with in-app purchases. Names to Remember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kinopio's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kinopio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Names to Remember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Names to Remember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinopio has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kinopio ships an update every 2 months, Names to Remember every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kinopio | Names to Remember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinopio/id6448743101/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/names-to-remember/id6762121954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pirijan Ketheswaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614926104) | [Grow Creative Group, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514275048) |

## What reviewers say

### Kinopio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinopio/id6448743101)

This app provides a freeform digital canvas to visually organize thoughts, brainstorm ideas, and plan projects. It supports images, links, and collaborative features, working intuitively like the human mind. Exclusive iOS features enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** Freeform digital canvas, Visual thought organization, Brainstorming and planning tool, Image and link support, Collaborative spaces, Backlinked tags, Rich URL previews

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy - Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| Legacy - Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $90.00 | per year |


### Names to Remember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/names-to-remember/id6762121954)

Easily save and recall details about people you meet, including their name, face, and where you met them. Search by name, notes, or location, and organize contacts with smart lists and reminders. Syncs across devices and offers robust privacy.

**Highlights:** Quickly save name, photo, and location, Search by name, notes, city, or tags, Organize contacts with smart, self-updating lists, Set reminders for follow-ups and birthdays, Link people and define relationships, Export contacts to vCard, CSV, or JSON, iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Names to Remember Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kinopio free?

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

### Is Names to Remember free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kinopio or Names to Remember?

Names to Remember is rated higher. Kinopio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Names to Remember averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kinopio or Names to Remember have ads?

Neither Kinopio nor Names to Remember shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kinopio or Names to Remember?

Kinopio ships an update every 2 months, and Names to Remember every 3 months. Most recently, Kinopio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Names to Remember on October 31, 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.*