Randomizer vs Choose For Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Randomizer
Easily randomize any list of options or numbers to get instant results. Offers advanced features like speech output, slideshows, and session management. Save, sync, and share your randomized lists across devices.
- Save and store multiple lists
- Sync lists across devices via iCloud
- Share results, lists, or all lists
- Integrate with App Intents and Shortcuts
- Import lists from CSV and other formats
- Advanced randomization settings
- Full iOS support including Dark Mode and VoiceOver
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Randomizer allows you to take any list of options or numbers and get an instant random result. With advanced features available for speech, slideshows, sessions, sharing and more. Features: • Save Lists - Store multiple lists and quickly choose which to randomize (Pro Only) • iCloud Sync - Sync all your lists across multiple devices including Mac (Pro Only) • Share - Show your friends any result, list or all of your lists using the share sheet or drag and drop • App Intents & Shortcuts - Use Shortcuts to Randomize Lists • Import - Extensive import options using CSV, comma, pipe or new line delimited lists (Pro Only) • Advanced Settings - Randomize the entire list, speak the result, cycle through automatically with a time interval and many more features. (Pro Only) • Full iOS Support - Dark Mode, Split Screen, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver and much more • Privacy - No data is ever stored outside of your device and with no tracking or analytics • Pay Once - No ads or subscriptions, just regular free updates with Randomizer Pro Also available as a separate download for Mac.
Choose For Me
Struggling to make decisions? This app helps you create lists of options and makes a random selection for you. Save time and eliminate indecision for everyday choices.
- Random choice generation
- Create custom lists
- Reusable lists
- Unlimited lists and options
- One-click selection
- Simple user interface
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If you’ve ever experienced a difficult time to make a choice, for example, what to eat for lunch, you should try this APP. When you cannot decide which one to choose, use this APP to create a list and make a random draw from the list. Features: * Help you make a choice, save your time * One click to make your choice * Reusable lists, create once and use forever * Make as many lists as you want * Make as many options as you want * Super easy to use * Clean and simple user-interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Randomizer at 4.6 against Choose For Me's 3.8. Randomizer also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 45%). Choose For Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Choose For Me asks for nothing beyond the download.
Randomizer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 497 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Randomizer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Choose For Me's.
Randomizer ships an update every 5 weeks, Choose For Me monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Randomizer | Choose For Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (270 ratings) — better | 3.8 (497 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 44.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 270 | 497 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Sammons | 齐 陈 |
Customer experience
Randomizer
Choose For Me
User reviews
Randomizer
From 270 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💾 Ability to save and manage multiple lists
- 🎨 Customizable color options
- 📥 Import/export functionality (CSV, Excel)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Items randomly disappear from lists
- 🐛 Poor randomization algorithm (repeats items too frequently)
- ❌ No auto-save functionality
- ❌ Difficult list management and navigation
- ❌ Limited editing capabilities for list items
Choose For Me
From 497 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited options
- 💡 Useful for decision making
- 🎨 Good for randomizing tasks/activities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (blank screens, not showing results)
- 💸 Excessive ads, lack of ad-free option
- 🌙 Doesn't work well in dark mode
- 🔧 Inability to edit or organize list items
Bugs and requests
Randomizer
Reported bugs
10 issues- Items disappear from lists without explanation
- Poor randomization algorithm repeats items excessively
- Text clears when attempting to correct spelling mid-entry
- Lists not auto-saving when switching apps
- iPad modal window doesn't cover full screen
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- Duplicate lists created after randomizing
- iOS 15 compatibility issues (now fixed)
- Second item missing from two-item lists
- Randomization bias toward recently added items
- List items truncated in edit view making them hard to identify
Requested features
21 requests- Keyword search within lists
- Ignore 'the' article in alphabetical ordering
- Quick save button for edits without overwriting
- Combine and randomize multiple lists simultaneously
- Default to 'Your Lists' screen on app launch
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- Randomization sessions (pick each item once before repeating)
- Multiple results from single randomize action
- Smaller font size options when creating lists
- Add images to list items
- Quick jump between lists
- Apple Watch support
- Handsfree/voice-activated mode for training
- Find/search feature for large lists
- Duplicate item detection
- Export list option (missing in recent update)
- Ability to name and organize lists in folders
- Reorder items within lists
- View randomized list layout all at once
- Larger, more obvious randomize button
- Chart/analytics of randomization results
- Undo/back button for chained selections
Choose For Me
Reported bugs
4 issues- Blank screens when trying to get a random result
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- List items disappearing or not showing up
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to edit list items
- Implement dark mode support
- Offer paid ad-free version
- Add sorting/filtering options for lists
In-app purchases
Randomizer
- Randomizer Pro$1.99
Choose For Me
No in-app purchases
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