# Giveaway Picker by POPSMASH — Get Random Instagram Comments > Free Instagram giveaway comment picker for random winner selection. (iPhone/iPad app by POPSMASH, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveaway-picker-by-popsmash/id1522981115 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [POPSMASH, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522981114) - Category: Social Networking, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.45/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-12-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveaway-picker-by-popsmash/id1522981115/reviews.md ## What is Giveaway Picker by POPSMASH? Free for unlimited giveaways! POPSMASH is the only 100% free (no upsells!), fast & safe giveaway app using the officially approved APIs to protect your account. POPSMASH helps you track giveaways, pick winners with a tap, and see your giveaway stats. Just start your giveaway, and we'll do the rest! So make your next Instagram giveaway your best ever! Need proof? The average POPSMASH giveaway has an engagement rate of over 40%! We authenticate through the official developer APIs. This means POPSMASH is the only free officially approved service provider based in the United States. Beware of using apps that DO NOT require Facebook login since they violate Terms of Service by scraping, which could get your account banned. Features: - Free & easy giveaway comment picker, draw a random winner with a tap - Quick onboarding wizard makes starting new giveaways fast & easy - Automatically generate caption with giveaway rules and disclaimer - Host collabs with others on the same giveaway (require following multiple people) - Use with new or existing giveaway posts - View all users entered to win your giveaway - POPSMASH uses the official API (login required & protects your account) - Let your followers view and search entries to confirm they're entered - See total new followers gained and unique entries - See other giveaway post stats like impressions, reach & engagement - See giveaway history to analyze how they perform over time - Automatically import and get comments - Random, validated winner picking system to prove to followers that winners are chosen fairly in your giveaway contest A free 'Instagram Business' or 'Instagram Creator' account is required to sign in and use the official 'Log in with Facebook' feature to protect your account. 100% free, no upsells like the other giveaway picker apps! ## Key features - Random winner selection - Track giveaway stats - Official API integration - Host collaborative giveaways - Generate giveaway captions - View and search entries - Analyze giveaway history ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveaway-picker-by-popsmash/id1522981115/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-01-14* I literally don’t understand why this is happening, but I had some hope for this app because it was the only one that seems to have reviews from real people saying that it at least worked for the minimum which is to keep track of a stupid giveaway, comment section, and it literally won’t even allow me to get started because I accidentally clicked a toggle button on the Facebook permission page and it said I couldn’t do anything because I accidentally clicked at toggle. I went back, tried to redo it and it wouldn’t work the button wouldn’t work the toggle would not switch back. What the heck? Why is there so many of these apps to do the same thing and why do none of them work? I have tried like 10 tonight and absolutely none of them work they are all scammed by stupid Indians probably ### 1/5 — They want to access all your fb personal data to let you pick a winner *2023-09-23* They want to access all your fb personal data to let you pick a winner **Developer response:** Hello. This is a Meta (Instagram/Facebook) requirements. Instagram requires connecting professional (business/creator) accounts to a Facebook page to be accessible through the Instagram API. See here from Instagram's documentation: "Instagram Professional accounts must be connected to a Facebook Page before their data can be accessed through the API. Once connected, any Facebook User who is able to perform Tasks on that Page can grant your app an access token, which can then be used in API requests." Source: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-api/overview#pages Unfortunately, we don't control the requirements Facebook/Instagram enforces for authentication. ### 3/5 — Popsmash *2023-07-31* I wasnt able to log in since last night. They asked me to sign in with my facebook, the problem is my business instagram has no facebook. So i tried link with my personal one regardless. But what happened is, it hang there loading with black screen 😩 **Developer response:** Hello. I understand your frustration, how Instagram/Facebook access works is complicated. But the issue you're encountering is with Instagram/Facebook authentication, but with the app. Instagram requires connecting professional (business/creator) accounts to a Facebook page to be accessible through the Instagram API. This isn't our requirement, but Instagram's. See here from Instagram's documentation: "Instagram Professional accounts must be connected to a Facebook Page before their data can be accessed through the API. Once connected, any Facebook User who is able to perform Tasks on that Page can grant your app an access token, which can then be used in API requests." Source: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-api/overview#pages Sorry for the frustration, but unfortunately, we don't control the requirements Facebook/Instagram enforces for authentication. ### 1/5 — Fake entry? *2023-01-07, version 2.6.1* I just started a giveaway, linked the post and came back to the app. It says one entry, but there is no comment in the post! How can this be? Will update my review when this giveaway comes to a close. **Developer response:** Hello. We use the Instagram API, so the only entries we record are those that come directly from Instagram. If there was an entry but no comment, then it's possible the user deleted their comment, which will get updated once a winner is picked. ### 5/5 — Seriously best app for giveaways *2022-02-22, version 2.5.1* By far the easiest and best app for giveaways doesn’t make you immediately fill out your card info before giving you the winners. Big fan!! **Developer response:** Thank you very much, we're so happy you liked it! ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2022-01-25, version 2.5.1* This didn’t work I tried multiple times to try logging in and it wouldn’t let me **Developer response:** Hello. Our app doesn't have any login, you're logging in to Facebook/Instagram. So if you're having trouble logging it in has to do with your Instagram/Facebook account. The most common fix is to logout of Facebook/Instagram and log back in. Other common issues are changes with your Instagram username or Facebook page, you're not an admin on the associated Facebook page, or incorrect permissions when you connected. ### 2/5 — Can’t sign in to use app… *2021-11-05, version 2.5.1* Sign in gets error that says I’m using the beta version and don’t have permission and to contact admin 🥴 **Developer response:** Hello. Sorry it took so long, but we finally received an update from Facebook/Instagram. This was an issue with Facebook/Instagram that was causing your lack of permissions, bot with the app. They have resolved the issue. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-10-31, version 2.5.1* This app made it very easy and I loved watching all the participants on the screen as it chose the winner! I love all the features. Highly recommend it. **Developer response:** Thank you so much, we're glad you like it! ### 5/5 — Great customer service! *2021-10-24, version 2.5.1* I just started using this app to help me with a giveaway on Instagram. Set up was easy and it started tracking immediately. I had a few questions, so I messaged for help through the app. I received a response an hour later and I asked a couple more questions and each time my question was answered thoroughly, politely, and quickly! Thank you for this WONDERFUL customer service! This is one area where SO many businesses (including apps, websites, and brick and mirror shops) are not measuring up. POPSMASH could teach them all something. Thank you for the help and I will continue to use this app! It works well! **Developer response:** Thank you so much, that means a lot to us! Thank you! ### 5/5 — Great app for giveaways! *2021-06-23, version 2.3* This app makes Instagram giveaways SO simple. I used to spend a very long time selecting winners, but this app takes care of all of that tedium for you. I’ll absolutely use this app when running giveaways from now on. **Developer response:** Thank you so much, we're happy you like it! ## Frequently asked questions about Giveaway Picker by POPSMASH ### What does this app do? This application helps you run Instagram giveaways by automatically picking random winners from your post's comments. It uses officially approved APIs to ensure account safety and provides tools to track entries and analyze giveaway performance. ### How does the winner selection work? The app imports comments from your giveaway post and uses a random, validated system to select a winner. This process is designed to be fair and transparent, allowing followers to confirm that winners are chosen legitimately. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is 100% free with no upsells or hidden costs. It is designed to be a completely free service for running unlimited giveaways. ### What are the requirements to use this app? To use the app, you need an Instagram Business or Instagram Creator account. You will also need to sign in using the 'Log in with Facebook' feature, which requires official authentication to protect your account. ### Can I use this for collaborative giveaways? Yes, the app supports hosting collaborative giveaways where participants might need to follow multiple accounts. This feature helps in managing contests involving partnerships with other Instagram users or brands. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.6.1 — 2022-05-08 Experience our revamped interface featuring a sleek dark mode design and many under-the-hood performance improvements! We'll help you get started faster than ever with automatic giveaway detection and selection every time you open the app. And don't forget, it's now easier than ever to host a giveaway on Instagram with another person (or three!). POPSMASH will make sure winning entries have followed all the accounts you specify, and you can invite your collab partners to join so everyone can see the giveaway stats right inside the app. Happy collaborating! ## Apps similar to Giveaway Picker by POPSMASH | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Find My Phone, Friends Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-phone-friends-tracker/id1578524280) | 4.5 (3,731) | Free | Social Networking | | [Brainix AI: Ask AI Anything](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainix-ai-ask-ai-anything/id6447696400) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [TrueFanz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truefanz/id1598498020) | 2.1 (7) | Free | Social Networking | | [Break Z Ice - Modern Telepathy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-z-ice-modern-telepathy/id1586435840) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Comment Picker for Giveaways](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comment-picker-for-giveaways/id1614699108) | 4.8 (182) | Free | Social Networking | | [Giveaway Picker by Prize](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giveaway-picker-by-prize/id1605186451) | 4.9 (216) | Free | Social Networking | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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