NameMe vs HelixNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NameMe
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Never Forget a Name Again Do you meet someone, have a great conversation, and then completely forget their name the next time you see them? You're not alone — and NameMe is here to fix that. NameMe helps you remember people's names by letting you attach personalized tags to each person you meet. Instead of trying to recall a name from thin air, you recall it through the things you already remember — something interesting they said, any physical features, where they're from, job title, personal observations. How it works: - Add a person's name after meeting them - Attach personalized tags — appearance, personality, context, or anything memorable - Next time you see them, use your tags that you associate them with, and their name comes right back to you Perfect for: - Networking events and conferences - Large workplaces or team environments - Anyone who struggles with name recall - People who meet lots of new faces regularly - Social spaces like gyms and clubs Save face with NameMe, Never forget a name again!
HelixNotes
A private, open-source Markdown note-taking app that keeps your data on your device. Organize notes with notebooks, tags, and wiki links, and utilize advanced features like mathematical notation and diagrams.
- Local Markdown storage
- Visual and source code editor
- Notebooks, tags, and wiki links
- Task management and calendar views
- KaTeX and Mermaid diagram support
- Version history and backups
- Optional WebDAV sync
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HelixNotes is a private, open-source Markdown notes app. Your notes remain standard Markdown files under your control. No account is required, and HelixNotes has no company-operated cloud. Write with a clean visual editor or switch to source mode when you want direct access to the Markdown. Organize your work with notebooks, tags, wiki links and full-text search. Features include: • Tasks collected from checklists across your notes • List and calendar views with priorities and due dates • Wiki links and an interactive graph view • Daily notes with a built-in calendar • Markdown tables, code blocks and syntax highlighting • KaTeX mathematical notation and Mermaid diagrams • Outline navigation and tag autocomplete • Version history and automatic backups • Light, dark and customizable themes • Optional WebDAV sync with your own server • Optional AI tools using your own provider Nothing leaves your device unless you enable a feature that connects to an external service. Your notes stay readable outside HelixNotes, without a proprietary format or platform lock-in. HelixNotes is free software released under the GNU AGPLv3. Its source code is publicly available on GitLab.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NameMe at every 2 weeks against HelixNotes's monthly. 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.
NameMe ships an update every 2 weeks, HelixNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NameMe | HelixNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nichita Russu | Yuri Karamian |
In-app purchases
NameMe
No in-app purchases
HelixNotes
No in-app purchases









