Comparison

Remember Names vs Pomoro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Pomoro

Features
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Pomoro is a simple, beautiful Pomodoro timer that helps you focus deeply and build a consistent work routine. Work in structured 25-minute focus sessions with short and long breaks. No accounts. No ads. No distractions. Just a clean timer that respects your attention. FEATURES • Focus Timer — Customizable focus sessions with a clean countdown ring. Start, pause, or reset anytime. • Smart Breaks — Short breaks between sessions and a longer break after every full Pomodoro cycle, with curated activity suggestions to help you truly rest. • Task Management — Create tasks with estimated pomodoros, custom durations, and tags. Edit, reorder, filter, and clear completed tasks with ease. • Stats & Streaks — Track daily pomodoros, total focus time, and your current streak. A weekly chart shows your consistency over time. • Home Screen Widget — See today's focus count and current streak without opening the app. • Local Notifications — Get notified when a session ends, even when the app is in the background. • Customization — Adjust durations, sounds, haptics, and theme (Light, Dark, or System) to fit your style. • Privacy First — Everything runs on your device. No accounts. No analytics. No internet required. THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused intervals separated by short breaks. After a set of sessions, you take a longer break. It's one of the most popular time management methods in the world — simple, proven, and effective. MADE WITH CARE Pomoro is crafted by an independent developer who believes great tools should be quiet, useful, and beautifully made. Built natively for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Remember Names4 screens
Pomoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pomoro at none against Remember Names's 9. Remember Names's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remember Names sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pomoro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, Pomoro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remember Names versus Pomoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemember NamesPomoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChestwick Investments IncRathkalyforgna Chhin

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Remember Names

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
None

Pomoro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remember Names free?
Remember Names is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomoro free?
Pomoro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remember Names or Pomoro have ads?
Neither Remember Names nor Pomoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remember Names or Pomoro?
Remember Names ships an update every 11 days, and Pomoro fortnightly. Most recently, Remember Names was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pomoro on September 22, 2026.

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