# Whirligig

> Customizable random decision-making wheel for unbiased choices. (iPhone/iPad app by Alin Nomura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirligig/id825339563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alin Nomura](https://appshunter.io/developer/668257406)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 301 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirligig/id825339563/reviews.md

## What is Whirligig?

Do you ever need help making decisions? Well Whirligig can help! Whirligig is a customizable spinning selector. Just give it a question and some possible answers then give Whirligig a spin to reveal your destiny.

Whirligig is completely random and unbiased.
It saves your questions so you can easily ask them again.
Add or remove available answers at any time.
Add up to 1000 answers to choose from.
Change the duration of the Whirligig's spin.

## Key features

- Customizable spinning selector
- Random and unbiased results
- Saves past questions
- Add/remove answers anytime
- Supports up to 1000 answers
- Adjustable spin duration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Whirligig?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 No ads or paywalls
- 🎨 Customizable colors and wheel appearance
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Truly random selection results
- 🆓 Completely free to use
- 📱 Lightweight and responsive app
- 🎪 Unlimited wheel creation
- ⚙️ Customizable spin speed options
- 🔄 Reliable decision-making tool

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes with larger wheels (30+ entries)
- 🐛 Crashes when selecting certain wheels
- ⚠️ No app updates in years
- ⚠️ Abandoned development status
- 🔍 No privacy policy available
- 📋 Difficult to organize many wheels
- 🔊 Annoying default sound effects
- 🎨 Limited custom color options (grays/browns/white)
- 📱 No iPad version available
- 🚫 Limited to 50 answer options
- 🔀 Wheel arrangement resets unexpectedly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes with 30+ entries on wheel
- App closes when spinning wheels with many options
- Wheel crashes when selected from list
- Crashes on iOS 15+
- Non-random results (always selecting first option)
- Wheel arrangement changes unexpectedly after editing
- Interrupts streaming music (Pandora) when opened
- Performance issues with large wheels

**Most requested features**

- Alphabetize or sort wheel list
- Randomize entries button
- Import list via copy-paste functionality
- iPad version support
- Image customization instead of just colors
- Adjustable section sizes for wheel segments
- Better custom color palette (grays, browns, white backgrounds)
- Alternative sound options or mute button
- Support for more than 50 answers
- Ability to view entire wheel on large screens

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirligig/id825339563/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best wheel app

*2026-02-25, version 1.3*

There are no ads, no limit to how many wheels you can make or what to put on them. Never crashes or anything. I’ve used it for 8 years now (not exaggerating) and I honestly would recommend it for someone who’s as indecisive as I am

### 1/5 — Rigged

*2025-11-10, version 1.3*

This app is rigged, plain and simple. No matter how many people are on the wheel, it always lands on me. This needs to be investigated, so ridiculous. Whoever created this app ruined my life, and every time a decision needs to be made amongst myself and others, it ALWAYS lands on me. And whenever we use the app in favor of something good, it ALWAYS lands on someone else. This app needs to be taken down, immediately.

### 1/5 — Not working anymore

*2024-07-27, version 1.3*

It was good when I first downloaded it but now when I spin the wheel it kicks me out and closes the app. It’s been doing this for about a month. I guess I need to get a different app and delete this one which means I’ll lose all the stuff I’ve put into it and have to redo it elsewhere. What a waste of time!!

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2022-09-23, version 1.3*

This app is abandoned. It has not been updated In years. There is no privacy report. The app is crashing with larger wheels(IOS15+). Download something else.

### 4/5 — Love the App!

*2022-06-10, version 1.3*

This is a terrific application that is very easy to use and doesn’t have any unnecessary frill. Occasionally a wheel will ‘die’, meaning you select the wheel and it crashes out of the app. It will repeat and you just have to create a new wheel. But it’s very intermittent. Enough that I still use the app regularly. The only real complaint is that there is no way to alphabetize the list of wheels - and once you’ve got a lot of wheels it becomes a chore to find them. I’ve tried several other wheels and they were all too painful to learn and use. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Review

*2022-01-05, version 1.3*

I love it so much it helps with me and my sister can’t decide

### 4/5 — TikTok

*2021-12-05, version 1.3*

I use this app for wheel deciders on my TikTok account. There’s no adds, easy to use,  and I love how you can customize the color so well. 😍😍😊😊🙂🙂😆😆🤤

### 4/5 — Great app all around - I’d improve one thing

*2021-07-03, version 1.3*

I use the app all the time, but would like to see one simple feature. I would like to have a button that randomizes entries rather than having to drag each entry up or down.

### 5/5 — It’s good, but it can be better

*2021-03-12, version 1.3*

You should have a way to put images instead of just colors on the wheel

### 3/5 — Needs iPad version and paste import

*2021-02-21, version 1.3*

This app supports 1000 choices per question, but expects you to type it all in. Would be better if it allowed us to import via pasting a list. Also, an iPad version would be nice.

## Frequently asked questions about Whirligig

### What does Whirligig do?

Whirligig is a customizable spinning selector designed to help users make decisions. You can input a question and a list of possible answers, then spin the wheel to get a random and unbiased selection.

### What are the key features of Whirligig?

Key features include a customizable spinning wheel, random and unbiased results, the ability to save past questions, add or remove answers at any time, support for up to 1000 answers, and adjustable spin duration.

### Is Whirligig free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core functionality without cost, with optional purchases available for additional features or content.

### Who is Whirligig for?

This app is ideal for anyone who struggles with making decisions or simply wants a fun, impartial way to choose between multiple options. It's useful for everyday choices, games, or even more significant decisions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2018-06-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added Spanish localization
Fixed typo

### 1.2 — 2018-06-07

Ability to add up to 1000 answers!
Add additional answers faster by tapping next
New type of spinner for questions that have lots of answers
UI Improvements
Bug Fixes

### 1.1 — 2018-06-05

Ability to add up to 1000 answers!
Add additional answers faster by tapping next
New type of spinner for questions that have lots of answers
UI Improvements

### 1.0 — 2014-05-12

No release notes.

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## More apps by Alin Nomura

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All apps by Alin Nomura: https://appshunter.io/developer/668257406

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