BabyNamer vs Barbican Estate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BabyNamer
Discover and choose baby names with your partner. Swipe through thousands of options, like or dislike them, and see matches. Explore name origins, meanings, and trending ideas.
- Swipe to like/dislike names
- Partner matching
- Name origin and meaning
- Search by gender
- Surname compatibility check
- Save favorite names
- Trending and unique name ideas
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Swipe through thousands of names, choose which ones you like and see if you match with your partner. 10,000 Names to choose from Browse through our extensive collection of the most common names from around the world. Swipe through our stack of name cards, swiping right to like a name and left to dislike it. You can then view all these names in your lists. Select a name from the list to read about its origin and meaning. Changed your mind? Just delete the name from the list and it will be returned to your card stack. Search by Gender or use Surprise Mode Check out the top names for Boys and Girls, or use Surprise mode if you don’t know what you’re having. Enter your surname to see what names fit with it. Connect with Your Partner Share a unique code with your partner to connect with them. Any names you both like are marked with hearts! Save Your Favourites Build your shortlist of top contenders, easy to access whenever inspiration strikes. Discover Hidden Gems Our app includes trending and unique name ideas you may not have considered. Broaden your horizons and find that special, one-of-a-kind name. Download the BabyNamer app today and find the perfect fit for your family!
Barbican Estate
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The Barbican Estate app helps you manage your home in one location, keeping it simple and giving you the time to focus on the fun stuff. Within the app you can. - Log and report any maintenance issues - Communicate with the Estate Team - Management of deliveries - Chat to your neighbours in the estate - Essential documents and manuals for your apartment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BabyNamer at every 2 weeks against Barbican Estate's every 3 months. Barbican Estate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BabyNamer ships an update every 2 weeks, Barbican Estate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BabyNamer | Barbican Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Buns And Zeros Ltd | City of London Corporation |
In-app purchases
BabyNamer
No in-app purchases
Barbican Estate
No in-app purchases
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