Names in a Hat

Names in a Hat

Pull random names from a hat

131 ratings
55 reviews
$0.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2009
  • December 21, 2020

Features

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Easily pick random names from a virtual hat for various scenarios. Save lists, draw names in order, divide into teams, or assign Secret Santa roles. View drawing history and share results.

βœ“Save multiple lists of names
βœ“Tap to pull a name
βœ“Standard random order draw
βœ“Divide names into teams
βœ“Secret Santa assignment
βœ“View drawing history
βœ“Share results
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What's New in Names in a Hat

4.9

December 21, 2020

* Fixed a bug with the History (thank you Alex M for raising the issue)

User reviews

Perfect app for my need highly recommend

I was having a two week long raffle and I had to input entries daily. I was having saving issues so I contacted the developer. I given suggestions to make sure I was saving correctly and then they took it one step further and wrote and pushed an update with auto save functionality. Very impressive response and assistance. Thank you Thank you.
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Perfect for school!

I let my students tap to get the next name and they love it. Keeps everyone on their toes. I also like the lightening picking for teams. Makes assigning random groups quick and I don’t get blamed for the students put together. Can’t wait to use this on the iPad!

The hat to end all hats

Say bye bye, berets. Farewell, fedora. Sayonara, safari hat. Names in a Hat will allow you to clear out your entire hat wardrobe, because this app does it all. Whatever your random draw needs, Names in a Hat offers a solution. I use this app regularly whether at work, with friends, or by myself. There is one problem... I don’t know what to do with all the space I gained when I threw out all my hats. C’est la vie. #YOLO
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Love this app!

As a regular fantasy footballer, this app comes in handy when picking draft positions and divisions. Who doesn’t love a random draw? Here are a few of the things we’ve use NIAH for: meatloaf draw, FF long pick cash, secret Santa, not so secret Santa and poker dealer. Stop denying yourself fun and download this baby
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Nice little app

Does just what I need it to do

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes on startup/randomizing

Bug

App closes unexpectedly

Bug

Team names not saved between launches

Bug

Support link leads to a blank website

Bug

Email function not working

Bug

Phone auto-corrects spelling of names with no edit option

Bug

Cannot delete lists once created

Bug

Cannot edit past names

Bug

Cannot delete names from current lists

Bug

People getting their own names (Secret Santa issue)

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Requested Features

10 requests

Ability to edit names

Feature

Ability to delete lists

Feature

Ability to shuffle order of names

Feature

Full-size iPad version

Feature

Ability to import names from a file

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Option to continuously recycle names

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Ability to pick pairs from main screen

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Save multiple lists/rosters

Feature

Option to turn on/off draw all names before repeat

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Better keywords for searchability

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FAQ

What does the Names in a Hat app do?

This app allows you to randomly select names from a virtual hat. It's designed to eliminate the need for physical materials when you need to pick names for various purposes, such as games, raffles, or group assignments.

What are the key features of Names in a Hat?

Key features include saving multiple lists of names, tapping to pull a name, drawing in a standard random order, dividing names into teams, assigning Secret Santa roles, and viewing a history of your recent drawings. You can also share your results.

Is Names in a Hat free to use?

Yes, the Names in a Hat app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a straightforward and cost-free utility.

What are some common uses for this app?

Common uses include picking winners for giveaways, randomly assigning participants to teams for activities, organizing a Secret Santa gift exchange, or simply making random selections for games and events where a fair and unbiased draw is needed.