Comparison

Name Reminder vs DuoShare

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

Head to head
About

Name Reminder

Effortlessly remember names and faces of people you meet. Organize contacts into personalized groups, add notes, set birthday reminders, and track important details to foster deeper connections and improve relationships.

Highlights
  • Remember names and faces
  • Create personalized contact groups
  • Add notes and custom reminders
  • Track birthdays and important events
  • Visual contact organization
  • Remind to contact feature
Features
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Meet Name Reminder, the ultimate solution to help you remember the names and faces of the people you meet. As adults, we meet new people every day – at social events, kids' activities, classes, neighborhood gatherings, and more. Remembering every name can be a challenge, and conventional methods such as using contact lists, spreadsheets, or notes aren't always efficient or specific enough for this task. That's where Name Reminder comes in. It's more than just an app - it's your secret weapon to winning friends, improving relationships, and being a better friend yourself. The undeniable charm in hearing one's own name, the sweetest sound to anyone's ears, can unlock deeper connections. Our app ensures you wield this power effortlessly, and avoids the uncomfortable sting of forgotten names. Create personalized groups to reflect how we naturally organize people—“Golf Buddies”, “Sally's Soccer Team”, “Neighbors”, “Gym Friends”, and more. Each group features a clear, visual layout that highlights members' names, their spouse's and kids' names, and even pet names, all at a glance. Add notes for each contact, remember birthdays with custom reminders, and never miss an important event again. Keep track of hobbies, dietary restrictions, and use our 'Remind Me To Contact' feature to keep in touch with everyone in your network on your own terms. Download Name Reminder today for free, or upgrade to Pro for a one-time payment of $9.99. No subscriptions, no recurring bills. With Name Reminder Pro, you can create unlimited groups, add unlimited contacts, unlock all features, get all future upgrades, and support the development of new features. It's not just an app, it's your pathway to becoming a more connected and remembered individual in your social circles. screenshots by screenshots.pro

About

DuoShare

This app helps you build better habits by turning self-improvement into a shared daily ritual. Create focused goals with an accountability partner and track progress through private check-ins and daily photo proof. It's designed to foster consistency and mutual encouragement without the pressure of social media.

Highlights
  • Shared goal creation
  • Private daily check-ins
  • Photo proof for habits
  • Streak and completion tracking
  • Personal habit tracking
  • Accountability partner invites
Features
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Goals are easier when a friend can see whether you showed up. DuoShare is a habit tracker and accountability partner app built around one idea: accountability works. When a friend checks in, you want to check in too. TODAY • Check off your goals in one tap • See when friends have done their part on shared goals — and both of your streaks • When a friend finishes first, it’s your turn • A progress ring and week bubbles fill up as you go • Daily streaks when you do most of your goals, golden streaks when you do them all FRIENDS • Share progress with the friends you choose — never public • Photos, reactions and replies • Find friends by username, invite link, or contacts you choose to check CHALLENGES • 7, 30 or 66-day challenges with one friend or a group • The 66-day reset: six small daily habits, side by side with a friend • Groups of up to 4 are free POINTS • Earn 5 points for every goal you check off • Reach 100 to unlock the shop: messages you can send friends, streak styles your friends see, and a verified check • A weekly leaderboard with your friends LIFE HAPPENS • Mark a goal N/A once a week without breaking your streak • Forgot to log a day? Catch up from the goal’s calendar PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your goals and journal stay private until you choose to share. Your journal is never shared. DUOSHARE PRO Everything above is free. Pro unlocks groups and challenges of 5–10 people. Choose Pro forever for $29.99 (a one-time purchase) or $4.99 per month (an auto-renewing subscription you can manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Name Reminder4 screens
DuoShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DuoShare at 100% against Name Reminder's 67%. DuoShare also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Name Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DuoShare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DuoShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Name Reminder's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuoShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Name Reminder ships an update every 9 days, DuoShare weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Name Reminder versus DuoShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterName ReminderDuoShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings811 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB43 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperDigital Palette LLCMEREDITH ANN SHAH

Customer experience

Name Reminder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

DuoShare

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Name Reminder

One-time1
  • Friend Keeper Pro$9.99
3 purchases

DuoShare

Subscriptions2
  • Duo Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Duo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DuoShare Pro Forever$29.99

Questions

Is Name Reminder free?
Name Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuoShare free?
DuoShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Name Reminder or DuoShare?
DuoShare is rated higher. Name Reminder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DuoShare averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Name Reminder or DuoShare have ads?
Neither Name Reminder nor DuoShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Name Reminder or DuoShare?
Name Reminder ships an update every 9 days, and DuoShare weekly. Most recently, Name Reminder was updated on November 3, 2026 and DuoShare on October 31, 2026.

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