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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2019
  • March 5, 2022

Features

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About

This app generates random numbers, names from contacts, or items from custom lists. It's useful for games, lotteries, educational assignments, or selecting raffle winners. Features include duplicate prevention, multiple range selections, and customizable drawing effects.

Generate random numbers in user-defined ranges
Select random names from contacts or groups
Pick random items from custom lists
Allow or prevent duplicate selections
Draw multiple items simultaneously
Shake or tap to draw winners
Email or print winner lists
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What's New in Handy Randy

3.4

March 5, 2022

Cosmetic enhancements Fully optimized for running on M1 Macs

User reviews

I really like this app

It would be 5 star if you could manually order the items in a list.

Used to work great

This program used to work great when I first purchased it. Now it's just a waste of money! Did an update and the program is useless!

Simple but Powerful and Useful!

All comments aside from the pinheads who undermined this developer's efforts by writing useless "reviews" WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT THE APP, this is a very elegant app. Even if it has limited and specific utility, it comes with several innovative features that can be read about in the description. The ability to draw random names from my address book was what attracted me. I love it!
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Teacher Perspective

Simple to Use and was exactly what I needed. Random name generator is great when trying to select students to read, answer questions or other tasks. This keeps students on their toes because they never know who will be called next. You have a choice of allowing duplicate selections, as a result, students must continue to be aware as one's name may come up again. I use my iPhone for countless tasks when in the room, so having this app allowed me to be more efficient. Didn't like having to carry around a container with student numbers to do the same task this app does by simply pressing DRAW.
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Look beyond the GUI

This app has more to offer than an easy to use GUI, it required imagination to how see how iit can be used. That seems to be beyond some of the people who rated this ;) I'm sure making it pretty to look at will increase it's appeal to some. Me I'm just happy with the functionality

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FAQ

What is Handy Randy used for?

Handy Randy is used to generate random numbers, select random names from your contacts or custom lists, and pick random items. It's versatile for games, educational assignments, raffles, and event prize drawings.

Can Handy Randy pick multiple winners at once?

Yes, Handy Randy allows you to draw one or multiple numbers, names, or items with each tap. For example, you can draw four numbers from 1-6 simultaneously to simulate rolling four dice.

Does Handy Randy prevent duplicate selections?

Yes, Handy Randy offers an option to allow or preclude duplicates from occurring. This ensures that when selecting names or items, each unique entry has a chance to be chosen.

How does Handy Randy handle lists for selection?

You can add lists for Handy Randy to pick from manually, via the clipboard, iTunes file sharing, or by downloading from an internet-accessible file. This makes it easy to import names of students, conference attendees, or fantasy league players.

What devices does Handy Randy support?

Handy Randy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. A version is also available that runs on M1 Macs, offering broad compatibility across Apple platforms.

How often is Handy Randy updated?

The latest version of Handy Randy is 3.4, which was last updated on March 5, 2022. This indicates a moderate update frequency, with new versions released periodically to improve functionality or compatibility.

What is the age rating for Handy Randy?

Handy Randy has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged four and older, making it appropriate for use in educational settings or by younger users.

Does Handy Randy have ads?

No, Handy Randy does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for all users.