Namelli vs Mallowby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Namelli
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Namelli turns it into something you do together. Everyone in your naming group swipes through baby names on their own phone. The moment all of you swipe right on the same name, Namelli celebrates a Match in real time. HOW IT WORKS โข Create a Namelli and pick your filters: gender, first or middle name, origins, names to avoid โข Invite your partner, family or friends with one link or a simple code โข Everyone swipes independently, whenever they have a minute โข All-right on the same name = instant Match, with a notification for anyone who's away MADE FOR REAL COUPLES AND FAMILIES โข Sound Worlds โ discover names by sound and mood instead of endless AโZ lists โข Supername โ give one name a special highlight your group can't miss โข Final Round โ when the list gets short, rank your Top 10 together โข Favorite folders โ organize the names you keep coming back to โข Your style โ choose your color world, light or dark, and how cards and matches look NAMES YOU CAN TRUST Every name comes with origin and meaning, sourced from public data (German Federal Statistics Office, Wiktionary, Wikidata) with carefully reviewed etymology. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โข 100% free โ no in-app purchases, no ads โข No third-party tracking, ever โข Hosted in the EU (Frankfurt), fully GDPR-compliant โข Delete your account and export your data anytime, right in the app Namelli is for the quiet evening on the couch, the long drive, the lunch break โ every little moment where you and the people who matter get a step closer to the name. Start your Namelli and find the name, together.
Mallowby
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Choosing a baby name should be joyful, not stressful. Mallowby helps you and the people you love find "the one" together. SWIPE & MATCH TOGETHER Invite your partner โ or a grandparent-to-be โ with a simple code. You each swipe on names privately, and when you both love the same one, it's a match. No more spreadsheets or awkward debates. REAL DATA, NOT GUESSWORK Every name opens onto 145 years of U.S. popularity โ an interactive chart, a state-by-state map, meanings and origins, famous namesakes, and sibling-name ideas. See exactly how common (or rare) a name really is. FIND YOUR STYLE Describe the name you're dreaming of in plain words โ "botanical, two syllables, not too common" โ and get real suggestions that fit. Or honor a loved one and discover modern names that carry their spirit. BROWSE, PLAY, DISCOVER Explore curated collections, filter by sound, length, letters, and popularity, and unwind with quick daily name games you can share with friends. KEEP YOUR FAVORITES Save names you love, build a shortlist together, and pick up right where you left off on any device. Made with love by Mallowby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Namelli at 15.1 against Mallowby's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Namelli | Mallowby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Renting | Shawn Burns |
In-app purchases
Namelli
No in-app purchases
Mallowby
No in-app purchases









