Comparison

Matchling vs Little Big Name

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

Head to head
About

Matchling

This app helps couples discover baby names they both agree on. Swipe through options together, see instant matches, and create full name combinations. It offers a straightforward and pressure-free way to find the perfect name.

Highlights
  • Swipe through names
  • Instant match detection
  • Full name idea generation
  • Shared decision making
  • Single device use
  • Cross-device sharing
Features
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Matchling helps couples find a baby name they both love, without the friction. Swipe through names together, see instant matches when you agree, and build full name ideas with simple pairings. Use it free on a single device, or connect to share and decide together. No pressure, no paywalls everywhere, just a better way to land on the perfect name.

About

Little Big Name

Features
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What if choosing the name became the sweetest part of the pregnancy? Little Big Name turns the search into a game for two: swipe through names dealt as cards β€” each with its meaning and origin β€” and keep the ones you love. When your partner loves one too… it's a match! A little celebration, and one more candidate on your shared list. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Swipe: like one way, pass the other. Undo if you change your mind. β€’ Every name comes with its meaning and origin. β€’ Filter between girl and boy names. β€’ Choose how long a name is: short, medium or long. β€’ Pair your account with your partner's and discover your matches. MADE FOR TWO β€’ Your matches: the names you both love. β€’ Your partner's picks: tap the heart and it becomes a match instantly. β€’ Your own favorites collection, always at hand. 12 NAME CATALOGUES Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Japanese, Norwegian and Arabic β€” thousands of names, with meanings translated. AND ALSO β€’ Start as a guest, no sign-up. Or sign in with Google or Apple to keep your account on any device. β€’ Available in 9 languages. Your baby's name is a decision for two. Find it playing. LITTLE BIG NAME PREMIUM Premium is an auto-renewing subscription β€” weekly or yearly β€” that unlocks all 12 catalogues, unlimited swipes with no ads, your partner's favorites and unlimited undo. One of you subscribes, both of you get it. β€’ The weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial; when the trial ends it renews at the weekly price. β€’ The price of each plan is shown in the app before you confirm the purchase. β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. β€’ The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://littlebigname.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://littlebigname.com/privacy

Screenshots

Matchling4 screens
Little Big Name4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Matchling at none against Little Big Name's shown. Little Big Name's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Matchling sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Little Big Name sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matchling ships an update every 2 weeks, Little Big Name every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Matchling versus Little Big Name: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatchlingLittle Big Name
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke BerryFelix Carmona

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Matchling

One-time2
  • Matchling - Supporter$1.99
  • No Limits$5.99
4 purchases

Little Big Name

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Matchling free?
Matchling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Little Big Name free?
Little Big Name is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matchling or Little Big Name have ads?
Little Big Name shows ads; Matchling does not.
Which is updated more often, Matchling or Little Big Name?
Matchling ships an update every 2 weeks, and Little Big Name every 3 days. Most recently, Matchling was updated on October 31, 2026 and Little Big Name on October 31, 2026.

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