Nameory vs SimpleFT8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Nameory
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Ever find yourself awkwardly forgetting a name after meeting someone? With Nameory, transform every handshake into a lasting connection! This app harnesses the scientifically proven method of spaced repetition to ensure you remember names quickly and retain them longer. Why Nameory? * Boost Your Memory: Easily log new acquaintancesβ names and essential details. Nameory does the rest, reinforcing your memory without overwhelming you. * Make Lasting Impressions: Remembering names is more than courtesy; itβs the gateway to meaningful relationships and trust. Whether it's for personal growth, networking, or business, being able to recall a name effortlessly makes you stand out. * Tailored Learning: Our algorithm adjusts to your pace, making memorization feel like second nature. The more you use Nameory, the faster names will come back to you. * Simple and Intuitive: Don't worry about complicated features. Our user-friendly interface lets you focus on meeting people, not managing software. * Privacy First: Your data is yours alone and never leaves your device. Key Features: * Rapid Name Capture: Enter names on the fly, minimizing disruption to your interactions. * Custom Profiles: Build rich profiles for each person you meet. Record where you met, details about them, and a photo or an avatar to remember more than just names. * Smart Search Functionality: Lost a name? Use our powerful search tool to retrieve it by any detail you remember, whether itβs details, location or the context in which you met. * Spaced Repetition System (SRS): Our sophisticated algorithm adjusts review times based on your memory performance, ensuring information stays fresh in your mind. Get Started Today! Download Nameory now and turn every introduction into an opportunity. Make forgetting names a thing of the past and open doors to new possibilities with every name you remember! Connect deeper, network better, and create foundations for meaningful relationships that last with Nameory β where every name is a story waiting to be remembered.
SimpleFT8
This app enables ham radio operators to send and receive digital signals using FT8 and FT4 modes. It facilitates long-distance communication even in challenging conditions, allowing for local logging and optional global propagation mapping.
- Live decode table
- Slot-aligned transmitter with QSO composer
- Built-in waterfall display
- Local QSO logbook with ADIF export
- Map of decoded stations
- Optional PSK Reporter integration
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SimpleFT8 is a native macOS and iOS app for FT8 and FT4, the weak-signal digital modes used by amateur radio operators worldwide. WHAT IS FT8? FT8 is a structured digital mode for ham radio. Stations alternate transmitting and receiving in synchronized 15-second slots, exchanging compact messages over a narrow audio bandwidth. The mode decodes successfully at signal levels well below the noise floor β operators routinely make contacts on a watt or two of power with stations on the other side of the planet. SimpleFT8 puts a real digital station in your pocket. Decode signals using your device's microphone or a USB audio interface and send replies in the next slot. The manual station and local logbook work without an account. WHAT YOU GET β’ Live decode table per 15-second FT8 or 7.5-second FT4 slot β’ Slot-aligned transmitter with a structured QSO composer (CQ / reply / report / RR73 / 73) β’ Tap any decode to start a QSO β the state machine handles the rest of the handshake β’ Built-in waterfall display with tap-to-set TX frequency β’ Local QSO logbook with search, editing, ADIF import/export, and complete native backup/restore β’ Map of stations you've decoded with their Maidenhead grids SIMPLEFT8 FREE Free includes unlimited FT8/FT4 receive, waterfall and decode history; microphone and USB audio; manual CQ, reply and complete QSO exchanges; all TX safety controls; local logging and full portable ADIF import/export; and the basic community map. SIMPLEFT8 PRO β ONE-TIME LIFETIME UNLOCK Pro adds automatic replies, custom-message looping, CAT/PTT rig control, macOS System Audio capture, autonomous band hopping, advanced export scopes, direct QRZ Logbook transfer, and private iCloud log sync. No subscription. Customers who bought SimpleFT8 before it became Free receive Pro automatically. PSK REPORTER + PRESENCE (OPT-IN) If you turn it on in Settings: β’ Decode reports forwarded to PSK Reporter so you contribute to the global propagation map (rate-limited server-side) β’ See who heard you in the last 15 minutes, plotted on the map β’ See other SimpleFT8 operators currently online, on the same map Both toggles are off by default. QRZ transfer and private iCloud log sync are also separately configured and off by default. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT β’ Native Swift/SwiftUI β no Electron, no Qt port. Looks and feels like a Mac/iOS app should. β’ Pro System Audio capture on macOS via ScreenCaptureKit β decode straight from SDR software, WebSDR, or any audio your machine is playing, without a virtual cable. β’ Random caller selection rather than first-come β every station in a pile-up has an equal shot at being picked. β’ Opinionated QSO state machine handles slot parity, role alternation, and protocol step transitions so you don't have to fight the radio. PRIVACY The app is foreground-only on iOS β the mic stops when the app goes to background. macOS keeps audio I/O alive (long FT8 sessions are the norm). Optional community and logbook integrations are clearly opt-in. No analytics, no tracking, no ads, and no subscription. Built by a ham operator for ham operators. 73 de PD3BAL.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nameory at none against SimpleFT8's 1. SimpleFT8's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SimpleFT8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nameory asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nameory | SimpleFT8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Festor | Jeroen Rombouts |
In-app purchases
Nameory
No in-app purchases
SimpleFT8
- SimpleFT8 Pro$3.99









