Comparison

NameDrops vs Little Big Name

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

Head to head
About

NameDrops

Easily find the perfect baby name with your partner. Swipe through thousands of names, and get notified when you both like the same one. Avoid debates and discover matches effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Swipe and match baby names
  • Real-time match alerts
  • Thousands of U.S. Social Security names
  • Filter by gender or neutral
  • Multiple search profiles
  • See name and last name combination
  • Curated theme packs
Features
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Swipe. Match. Name baby! The last swipe app you'll ever need. Picking a baby name with someone you love is supposed to be exciting — but it usually turns into spreadsheets, awkward conversations, and "I told you I hated that one." NameDrops fixes that. Swipe through thousands of real baby names. Like the ones you love. Pass on the ones you don't. When you and your partner both like the same name, NameDrops quietly tells you it's a match. No pressure, no debates, no judgement on the names neither of you would say out loud. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up, create a search ("Our baby", "Baby #2" — name it whatever you want) 2. Pick the gender you're considering — girl, boy, or open 3. Link with your partner 4. Swipe right on the names you love, left on the ones you don't 5. Get notified the moment you both swipe right on the same name WHAT'S INSIDE • Over 5,000 real baby names from U.S. Social Security data, with popularity rankings • Filter by girl, boy, or gender-neutral — change it any time • Run multiple searches at once (great for "Our baby" + "Just for fun" + "Baby #2 ideas") • See your full last name combined with the first to hear how it sounds together • Match alerts so you don't have to coordinate • Curated theme packs for quick name ideas • Your data is yours — no ads, no selling. Delete your account whenever, all data goes with it. Premium features include: - Search any name instantly — type in a name to vote on it directly - Filter by cultural origin — narrow names by heritage (Irish, Hebrew, Japanese, etc.) - Multi-select filters — combine multiple letters or origins at once - Export matches as PDF or image — beautifully formatted, easy to print or share MADE FOR COUPLES NameDrops was built for two people on the same team trying to find a name they both love. It's not a polling app, not a popularity contest, not a forum — it's just you, your partner, and a much more enjoyable way to land on the right name. Pregnant? Planning? Just curious? Welcome. Terms of Service: https://namedrop-brown.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://namedrop-brown.vercel.app/privacy.html

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 — 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

Screenshots

NameDrops4 screens
Little Big Name4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NameDrops at none against Little Big Name's shown. Little Big Name's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NameDrops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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

NameDrops ships an update fortnightly, Little Big Name every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NameDrops versus Little Big Name: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNameDropsLittle Big Name
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRAHAM PAUL TENNEYFelix Carmona

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NameDrops

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Monthly$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 NameDrops free?
NameDrops 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 NameDrops or Little Big Name have ads?
Little Big Name shows ads; NameDrops does not.
Which is updated more often, NameDrops or Little Big Name?
NameDrops ships an update fortnightly, and Little Big Name every 3 days. Most recently, NameDrops was updated on October 23, 2026 and Little Big Name on October 7, 2026.

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