Comparison

SandyTimer vs NameSpark

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

Head to head
About

SandyTimer

Features
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【シンプルで確実に使えるタイマー&リマインダー】 SandyTimerは、チャットのようなUIで直感的に使えるタイマーアプリです。 日常のあらゆるシーンで、時間管理をシンプルにします。 ◆ 特徴 ・チャット風UIで予定がひと目でわかる ・クイック設定と時刻指定の両対応 ・バックグラウンドでも確実に通知 ・シンプルで迷わない操作性 ◆ 主な機能 ・クイックタイマー(1〜30分) ・時刻指定リマインダー ・カスタムメッセージ(絵文字対応) ・通知音 / バイブ設定 ・通知履歴の確認 ・日本語 / 英語対応 ◆ 使用シーン ・料理や家事のタイマー ・薬の飲み忘れ防止 ・勉強や作業の時間管理 ・仮眠や休憩 ・会議や予定のリマインド SandyTimerで、毎日の時間管理をもっとシンプルに。

About

NameSpark

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Meet several new people at a meeting, dinner, or networking event, and one name can disappear from memory moments after the introductions. You may think you remember it—but what if you are wrong? That uncertainty can make it difficult to address someone by name. And the less often you use the name, the harder it can become to remember. NameSpark is a simple, private tool that helps you remember the names of people you meet. Add each person’s name along with helpful cues, such as where they are, their organization, a distinctive detail, or something you discussed. When you need a reminder, NameSpark helps you find the right name without searching through a long list of contacts. REMEMBER PEOPLE THROUGH CONTEXT Names are easier to recall when they are connected to something familiar. With NameSpark, you can add cues such as: - Where the person is sitting or standing - Organization or relationship - Role or job title - A short identifying detail - Something you discussed - Who introduced you For example: - Near the entrance - Navy jacket - Works in clinical research - We talked about golf - Introduced by Alex Use only the details that help you remember. MADE FOR DIFFERENT WAYS OF MEETING NameSpark is not limited to assigned seating. Use structured layouts for meetings and dinners, or use a free-form layout when people are standing, moving around, or gathered informally. NameSpark can help during: - Business meetings - Client dinners - Conferences and seminars - Networking events - Receptions and social gatherings - Team introductions - Any occasion where you meet several people at once CHECK A NAME WHEN YOU NEED IT Names do not need to remain visible on the screen. Depending on your settings, you can press and hold a person’s position to reveal the name, or display it briefly with a tap. The information is hidden again when you release your finger or after a short period. REVIEW NAMES AFTERWARD After an event, use the information you entered to review the people you met. Short review questions help reinforce the connection between a person, the context in which you met, and the person’s name. PRIVATE BY DESIGN The information you enter is stored locally on your iPhone by default. - No account required - No advertising or behavioral tracking - No facial recognition - No automatic recording or photography - No automatic identification of people - Protect the app with Face ID or device authentication - Delete individual people, complete events, or all stored information - Set information to be deleted automatically after a selected period FOCUS ON THE CONVERSATION NameSpark is not intended to replace your address book or build a permanent database of everyone you meet. It is a simple cue for the moments when you know the conversation—but cannot quite remember the name. Remember names. Address people naturally. Focus on the conversation in front of you.

Screenshots

SandyTimer3 screens
NameSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SandyTimer at Free against NameSpark's $1.99. NameSpark's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SandyTimer is free to download; NameSpark costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SandyTimer versus NameSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandyTimerNameSpark
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki AkajiKohei Ishikawa

In-app purchases

None

SandyTimer

No in-app purchases

None

NameSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SandyTimer free?
SandyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NameSpark free?
NameSpark costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SandyTimer or NameSpark have ads?
Neither SandyTimer nor NameSpark shows ads.

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