# HatPick

> Random choice generator with customizable categories and weighted selections. (iPhone/iPad app by Rick Hutchinson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatpick/id1253704501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rick Hutchinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253697991)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatpick/id1253704501/reviews.md

## What is HatPick?

HatPick can help you make decisions or do any number of things that require random choices...and you don't need a hat to use this app!!  You create your own categories and a set of choices within each category.  Each choice has a counter so you can have multiple 'slips' for each choice.  When you're ready, drop them in the hat and make your selection!

## Key features

- Create custom decision categories
- Add multiple choices within categories
- Assign weighted 'slips' to choices
- Randomly select an item from a category
- No physical hat required for selections

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatpick/id1253704501/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Confusing delete it

*2025-02-01*

No

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-06-25*

Doesn’t work

### 1/5 — How to use?

*2022-11-11*

How in gods name do you open the slip once you draw from the hat, it really shouldn’t be that complicated. Ive swiped it, tapped it, held it and double tapped it. Please inform how to open a slip once drawing it from the hat. This caused so much frustration and confusion.

### 5/5 — Best Picking App Ever

*2017-08-05*

This is, by far, the best picking app I have ever used.  When we get together with our friends, we can never decide where to eat.  Now we just enter the names of nearby restaurants and let the app do all of the work.  We can even pick different hat styles to be used.  And the animation is great.  We used to literally write the names on slips of paper, put them in a container and draw one out.  But we never kept the slips of paper for the next time.   The app keeps all of our lists for later use.  Quite a time-saver and fun to use.

## Frequently asked questions about HatPick

### How does HatPick work?

HatPick allows you to create custom categories and add choices within them. You can assign multiple 'slips' to each choice to influence the probability of it being selected. When you're ready, the app randomly picks an item from your chosen category.

### Can I use HatPick for games?

Yes, HatPick is versatile and can be used for various games that require random selections, such as choosing teams, assigning roles, or deciding on game actions.

### Does HatPick have ads?

No, HatPick does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is HatPick available on?

HatPick is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for HatPick?

HatPick has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families.

### How often is HatPick updated?

The latest version of HatPick was released on October 18, 2022. Update frequency can vary based on developer plans.

### What do users think of HatPick?

Based on available data, HatPick has a rating of 3.1 stars from 15 ratings. User sentiment can be mixed, with some appreciating its utility for random choices.

### Is HatPick free to use?

Yes, HatPick is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-04-07

- Updated navigation
- Drag-and-drop sorting
- Select a background color for each category
- Copy a category, including settings and choices
- New non-hat options
- Miscellaneous updates

### 1.7 — 2022-10-18

Dark mode improvements
Misc updates

### 1.6 — 2019-08-16

Fixes bug where app crashed when deleting a Choice
Maintenance updates

### 1.5 — 2019-04-17

Maintenance release

### 1.4 — 2018-06-18

Maintenance release

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All apps by Rick Hutchinson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1253697991

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*
