# Remember Names vs betterpal

The clearest difference is rating: betterpal at 5.0 against Remember Names's 4.3. betterpal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remember Names sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and betterpal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

betterpal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Remember Names's written reviews are positive against 100% of betterpal's.

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, betterpal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remember Names | betterpal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterpal/id6748286899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chestwick Investments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752717494) | [Betterpal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825002079) |

## What reviewers say

### Remember Names

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632)

Effortlessly record and recall names of people you meet. This app helps you remember where you met them, how to pronounce their names, and offers practice modes to solidify your memory. Perfect for networking, school, or social circles.

**Highlights:** Location-based name memory, Record name pronunciations, Smart contact organization, Name recall and photo match quizzes, Apple Watch integration, Customizable reminders, Face ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remember Names Standard | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remember Names Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard: 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| HooRU Standard (Semiannually) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| HooRU Standard: 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Remember Names Standard | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard (50% off) | $29.99 | per year |
| HooRU Standard: 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### betterpal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterpal/id6748286899)

Easily capture and organize details about people you meet. Save names, context, and important notes to build and maintain your relationships effectively. Search and visualize your network with intuitive tools.

**Highlights:** Fast contact entry, Detailed notes and context, Tagging and connection organization, Network visualization, Searchable contact history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetterPal Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BetterPal Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Betterpal Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remember Names free?

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

### Is betterpal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remember Names or betterpal?

betterpal is rated higher. Remember Names averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while betterpal averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Remember Names or betterpal have ads?

Neither Remember Names nor betterpal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remember Names or betterpal?

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, and betterpal every 5 days. Most recently, Remember Names was updated on October 25, 2026 and betterpal on October 24, 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.*