Remember Names vs Beanotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remember Names
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.
- Location-based name memory
- Record name pronunciations
- Smart contact organization
- Name recall and photo match quizzes
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable reminders
- Face ID protection
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Put a Stop to the "I'm terrible with names" Excuse Remember Names is your personal companion for effortlessly recording and recalling names. Whether you're networking, meeting new classmates, or just want to be better with names, this app helps you build lasting connections by never forgetting a name again. KEY FEATURES: Location Memory • Remember exactly where you met someone • See your contacts on a map • Get reminded of names when you return to meeting spots Smart Organization • Create groups for work, school, or social circles • Add notes and context for each person • Easily search and find anyone Name Pronunciation • Record how names are pronounced • Never mispronounce a name again • Perfect for international names Practice Makes Perfect • Quiz yourself with Name Recall mode • Test recognition with Photo Match mode • Focus on the names you find challenging Apple Watch Support • Quick access to names from your wrist • Location-aware name sorting • Perfect for networking events Smart Reminders • Set custom notification schedules Other features include: • Face ID protection for privacy • iCloud sync across devices • Import/Export capabilities • Widgets for quick access • Siri shortcuts integration Perfect for: • Professionals networking at events • Students meeting new classmates • Teachers learning student names • Anyone who wants to be better with names "...the average person is more interested in his or her own name than in all the other names on earth put together. Remember that name and call it easily, and you have paid a subtle and very effective compliment. But forget it or misspell it - and you have placed yourself at a sharp disadvantage. - Dale Carnegie Never say "I'm terrible with names" again. Download Remember Names today and start building stronger connections with everyone you meet! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy & Security: Your data stays private and secure. We never share your information with third parties.
Beanotes
Capture and organize important details about people and pets, from favorite orders to meaningful conversations. Strengthen relationships and cherish memories with a comprehensive system for remembering what matters most.
- Jot down observations and details
- Capture special dates and events with photos
- Track meaningful discussions
- Write detailed narratives
- Remember preferences and favorites
- Map relationships and connections
- Nearby notifications with location tracking
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Beanotes helps you remember the little details about the people and pets in your life that make them special. Never forget a favorite coffee order, an important conversation, or a cherished memory again. Beanotes makes it effortless to capture and organize thoughts about the beings you care about. FEATURES 1. Notes - Jot down quick observations and details 2. Moments - Capture special dates and events with photos 3. Conversations - Keep track of meaningful discussions 4. Stories - Write rich, detailed narratives about your beings 5. Questions - Remember preferences, favorites, and important details 6. Relationships - Map how everyone in your life is connected 7. Maps with Nearby Notifications - Add locations to beings to see them on an interactive map CONVENIENT Your data is synced across all your Apple devices logged into the same iCloud account. COLLABORATE & SHARE Upgrade to Premium to unlock: - Cloud storage with end-to-end encryption - Real-time collaboration with family and friends - Unlimited moments, conversations, and stories - Secure sharing BEAN AI (OPTIONAL) Enable local AI features for smart summaries, translations and more - all processed privately on your device. PERFECT FOR - Remembering details about friends and family - Tracking conversations and important dates - Collaborative note-taking with loved ones - Cherishing memories about pets - Strengthening personal relationships Download Beanotes today and never forget what matters most. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Beanotes at 5.0 against Remember Names's 4.3. Beanotes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). Remember Names's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Remember Names sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Beanotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beanotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Remember Names's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beanotes's.
Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, Beanotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remember Names | Beanotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chestwick Investments Inc | Team Common Ground LLC |
Customer experience
Remember Names
Beanotes
In-app purchases
Remember Names
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- HooRU Standard: 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- HooRU Standard (Semiannually)7 Days trial$14.996 Months
- HooRU Standard: 6 months7 Days trial$19.996 Months
- Remember Names Standard7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Standard (50% off)$29.991 Year
- HooRU Standard: 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99
Beanotes
- Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly - Family Sharing1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$9.99









