# Remember Names vs NameMemory

The clearest difference is rating: NameMemory at 5.0 against Remember Names's 4.3. NameMemory also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Remember Names's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remember Names sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NameMemory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NameMemory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remember Names has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, NameMemory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remember Names | NameMemory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-names-name-reminder/id6504533632/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namememory/id6756201292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chestwick Investments Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752717494) | [Tomohisa Kasami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859118035) |

## 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 (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remember Names Standard | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remember Names Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Remember Names Standard | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard (50% off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### NameMemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namememory/id6756201292)

This app uses spaced repetition to help you remember people's names. Add a photo, name, and meeting context, then practice with short quizzes. It's designed for privacy, with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition learning, Add photos or avatars, Intelligent facial detection, Organize with tags, Daily practice reminders, Multiple training modes, Progress tracking, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remember Names free?

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

### Is NameMemory free?

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

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

NameMemory is rated higher. Remember Names averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while NameMemory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remember Names or NameMemory have ads?

Neither Remember Names nor NameMemory shows ads.

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

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, and NameMemory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remember Names was updated on October 30, 2026 and NameMemory on November 9, 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.*