Comparison

Randomizer vs Randomizer

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

Randomizer

This utility app helps users make decisions by generating random numbers, letters, names, or custom items. It's ideal for games, challenges, or any situation where a fair, unbiased choice is needed. The app features a user-friendly interface and works offline.

Highlights
  • Random number generation
  • Random letter selection
  • Random name picker
  • Custom item randomization
  • Offline functionality
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Make every decision fun, fast, and fair! Can’t choose what to do next? Need a random number, name, letter, or your custom item? Let Randomizer decide for you! Perfect for challenges, school activities, games, or whenever you just can’t make up your mind! Why Randomizer? • No more arguments — the app decides! • Create your own lists for unlimited possibilities • Friendly UI for adults and kids • Works offline — anywhere, anytime

Screenshots

Randomizer4 screens
Randomizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Randomizer at Free against Randomizer's $0.99. Randomizer also leads on ratings volume (270 vs 1). Randomizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Randomizer is free to download; Randomizer costs $0.99 up front. Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Randomizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Randomizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Randomizer has 270 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Randomizer versus Randomizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomizerRandomizer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (270 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings270 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRob SammonsFaris Abaza

Customer experience

Randomizer

All ratings270 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative9.6%

Randomizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 16 more
  • 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

Randomizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Randomizer

One-time1
  • Randomizer Pro$1.99
None

Randomizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Randomizer free?
Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Randomizer free?
Randomizer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Randomizer or Randomizer?
Randomizer is rated higher. Randomizer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Randomizer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Randomizer or Randomizer have ads?
Neither Randomizer nor Randomizer shows ads.

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