Comparison

BabyNamer vs Baby Names by Settle

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Baby Names by Settle

This app helps couples find the perfect baby name together by allowing each partner to swipe through names independently. Matches are revealed when both users like the same name, creating a shared shortlist.

Highlights
  • Couple's name matching
  • Swipe to like/pass names
  • Shared shortlist creation
  • Filter by gender, era, origin
  • Name meanings and origins
  • Add custom names
Features
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Baby Names by Settle is the name matcher for couples — find the perfect baby name together, without the arguments. Choosing your baby's name should bring you closer, not start arguments. Settle turns the search into something you enjoy doing as a couple: you each swipe through baby names on your own phone, and the app surfaces the names you BOTH love. HOW IT WORKS • Link with your partner using a simple invite code. • Swipe through baby names — keep the ones you like, pass on the rest, and super-like your favourites. • When you both approve the same name, it becomes a Match. • Drag your matches into your perfect order to build a shared shortlist. FIND NAMES THAT FIT • Filter by gender — boy or girl. • Filter by era, from timeless classics to modern favourites. • Filter by cultural origin to honor your heritage. • Every name comes with its meaning and origin, so you know the story behind it. • Can't find the one? Add your own names to the deck. WHY COUPLES LOVE SETTLE • No more endless lists and screenshots — everything lives in one shared space. • You each browse at your own pace, whenever suits you. • Your partner never sees which names you passed on — only the ones you both liked. • A calm, private way to narrow thousands of baby names down to your favourites. • Your names live with your account, not the handset, so nothing is lost if you change phone. PREMIUM Settle is free to use. An optional Premium upgrade unlocks the full name catalog, origin and region filters, Decision Mode duels, Name Insights, your own custom names, and an ad-free app. Premium is a one-time purchase that gives you 12 months — it does not auto-renew, and it covers both partners in a couple. PRIVATE AND SIMPLE • Sign in with Apple, Google, or just your email address — no password to remember. • Your data is only ever used to run the app, and you can delete your account and data at any time. Whether you're expecting, planning ahead, or just dreaming, Settle helps you and your partner agree on a baby name you'll both love. Start swiping — and settle on the one.

Screenshots

BabyNamer4 screens
Baby Names by Settle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BabyNamer at none against Baby Names by Settle's 1. BabyNamer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Baby Names by Settle's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment 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. Baby Names by Settle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BabyNamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BabyNamer ships an update every 2 weeks, Baby Names by Settle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BabyNamer versus Baby Names by Settle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabyNamerBaby Names by Settle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuns And Zeros LtdDave App Development Ltd

Customer experience

BabyNamer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Baby Names by Settle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BabyNamer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Baby Names by Settle

One-time1
  • Premium (1 year)$5.49

Questions

Is BabyNamer free?
BabyNamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baby Names by Settle free?
Baby Names by Settle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BabyNamer or Baby Names by Settle have ads?
Baby Names by Settle shows ads; BabyNamer does not.
Which is updated more often, BabyNamer or Baby Names by Settle?
BabyNamer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Baby Names by Settle every 4 days. Most recently, BabyNamer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Baby Names by Settle on October 13, 2026.

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