Nestling vs Little Big Name
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nestling
Easily discover and select the perfect baby name with a fun, intuitive swiping interface. Explore thousands of names from diverse styles and origins, filtering by gender and preference. Save your favorites and unlock the full library with a one-time purchase.
- Swipe to like/pass on names
- Filter by gender (boys, girls, unisex)
- Filter by name style
- View name origin and meaning
- Save favorite names
- Unlock full name library
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Choosing a baby name is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and it should be fun! Nestling makes it easy. Swipe right on names you love, left on names you don't. Browse 5,000+ baby names from around the world, classic, modern, unique, and everything in between. FEATURES • Swipe to like or pass on baby names • Filter by gender: boys, girls, or unisex • Filter by style: classic, modern, nature, strong, gentle, and more • See name origin and meaning for every name • Save your favorites to revisit anytime • Unlock 5,000+ names with a one-time premium upgrade Whether you're looking for a timeless classic, a nature-inspired gem, or something beautifully uncommon, Nestling helps you find the name that feels just right. PREMIUM Unlock the full library of 5,000+ names for a one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring fees, yours forever.
Little Big Name
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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 — each with its meaning and origin — 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 • Swipe: like one way, pass the other. Undo if you change your mind. • Every name comes with its meaning and origin. • Filter between girl and boy names. • Choose how long a name is: short, medium or long. • Pair your account with your partner's and discover your matches. MADE FOR TWO • Your matches: the names you both love. • Your partner's picks: tap the heart and it becomes a match instantly. • Your own favorites collection, always at hand. 12 NAME CATALOGUES Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Japanese, Norwegian and Arabic — thousands of names, with meanings translated. AND ALSO • Start as a guest, no sign-up. Or sign in with Google or Apple to keep your account on any device. • 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 — weekly or yearly — 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. • The weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial; when the trial ends it renews at the weekly price. • The price of each plan is shown in the app before you confirm the purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. • 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nestling at none against Little Big Name's shown. Little Big Name's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nestling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
Nestling ships an update every 2 months, Little Big Name every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nestling | Little Big Name |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QUINTILIAN LLC | Felix Carmona |
In-app purchases
Nestling
- Premium Unlock$0.99
Little Big Name
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Yearly$49.991 Year








