# Remember Names vs Beanotes

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remember Names | Beanotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanotes-remember-people/id6749189513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 6 |
| 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 | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chestwick Investments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752717494) | [Team Common Ground LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679567640) |

## 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 |


### Beanotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanotes-remember-people/id6749189513)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Family Sharing | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remember Names free?

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

### Is Beanotes free?

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

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

Beanotes is rated higher. Remember Names averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Beanotes averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Remember Names or Beanotes have ads?

Neither Remember Names nor Beanotes shows ads.

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

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, and Beanotes every 5 days. Most recently, Remember Names was updated on October 25, 2026 and Beanotes on October 9, 2026.

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