Comparison

Ember vs Nametag AI

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

Head to head
About

Ember

Features
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Ember is a simple Pomodoro timer for turning study and work goals into completed sessions. Set a daily target, choose your work and break lengths, and see your focused time add up. SET YOUR MISSION Tell Ember what you're working towards and how many sessions you'll commit to each day. Ember turns that into a daily target and tracks how far through your mission you are. A TIMER THAT KEEPS YOU HONEST Start a session and lock in. Ember stays out of your way while you work and alerts you the moment your block ends โ€” even if your screen is off โ€” so you never have to keep checking the clock. MADE TO FIT YOUR RHYTHM Set your own focus, short break and long break lengths. Adjust the alarm volume. Tag sessions by project so you can see exactly where your hours went. SEE THE WORK STACK UP Your stats show total sessions and total focused time against your daily goal. The calendar view breaks it down day by day, so progress stops being a feeling and starts being a record. PICKS UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Sign in and your sessions, settings and goals stay with you across devices. WHY 25 MINUTES The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Work is split into short, protected blocks with deliberate recovery in between โ€” long enough to get somewhere, short enough to start. Four sessions, then a longer break. Ember Premium unlocks unlimited sessions, streaks and full progress insights. Keep the fire burning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nametag AI

Features
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You never forget a face. Names are another story. Nametag remembers them for you โ€” and tells you where you know people from. Save a name in seconds, and Nametag pins it to the place you met. Next time you walk into that bar, gym, or office, open the app and see everyone you've met there before you say a word. How it works Meet someone โ†’ say their name into Nametag (or type it) Nametag saves who they are, where you met, and anything worth remembering โ€” their dog's name, what they do, who introduced you Come back to that spot โ†’ "Here now" shows you everyone from that place Search by name, place, or mutual friend โ€” "who was that guy I met through Alex?" Built for real life Ran into them somewhere new? Tap "Saw them again" and Nametag tracks everywhere your paths cross Voice capture with AI parsing โ€” talk naturally, Nametag files the details Your data stays on your device. Cloud backup is off by default and always your choice. Who it's for Regulars who want to greet the bartender by name. Networkers drowning in conference intros. Anyone who's ever hidden behind a menu because they blanked on a name they've been told three times. Hearing your own name is powerful. Be the person who remembers. Download Nametag and never do the awkward re-introduction again. PRO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR SOME FEATURES: - Automatic place recognition - Voice recording - Smart search functionality TERMS: https://nametag-terms-conditions.carrd.co/

Screenshots

Ember4 screens
Nametag AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ember and Nametag AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Nametag AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember ships an update every 2 weeks, Nametag AI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ember versus Nametag AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmberNametag AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJORGIA ANNE BAYSRodrigo Gomez-Palacio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ember

Subscriptions2
  • Ember Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Ember Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Month
1 purchases

Nametag AI

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Ember free?
Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nametag AI free?
Nametag AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ember or Nametag AI have ads?
Neither Ember nor Nametag AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ember or Nametag AI?
Ember ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nametag AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ember was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nametag AI on October 31, 2026.

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