Comparison

Randomizer vs Random List

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Random List

Features
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Random List (List Randomizer) is the perfect app for anyone who needs to randomize their lists quickly and easily. Whether you're organizing your to-do list or trying to decide what to cook for dinner, this app saves you time and effort. With List Randomizer, you can simply enter your items, hit the "randomize" button, and let the app do the rest. Plus, with a sleek and intuitive interface, List Randomizer is easy to use and always delivers accurate results. Try it today and streamline your list-making process!

Screenshots

Randomizer4 screens
Random List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random List at none against Randomizer's 1. Random List also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random List asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Randomizer ships an update every 5 weeks, Random List every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Randomizer versus Random List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomizerRandom List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (270 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings270 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob SammonsOleksiy Lunkov

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

Random List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Randomizer

One-time1
  • Randomizer Pro$1.99
None

Random List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Randomizer free?
Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random List free?
Random List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Randomizer or Random List have ads?
Neither Randomizer nor Random List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Randomizer or Random List?
Randomizer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Random List every 6 days. Most recently, Randomizer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Random List on September 15, 2026.

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