Comparison

Randomizer vs TrulyRandom

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

TrulyRandom

Features
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TrulyRandom is your all-in-one randomizer for everyday decisions, games, groups, and quick picks. Generate random numbers between any two values, flip a coin, roll up to 6 dice, or build your own custom lists and let chance decide for you. Whether you are choosing a winner, splitting teams, picking a task, or settling a simple yes-or-no moment, TrulyRandom makes it fast, clean, and fun. With TrulyRandom, you can: Generate 1 to 20 random numbers between two limits Allow repetitions or force unique results Flip a coin with animation and sound Roll up to 6 dice together Create and save your own custom lists Pick a random item from one or multiple lists Shuffle list order instantly Divide selected items into teams Spin a wheel from your custom items Use widgets for quick random actions with Premium Free includes a simple daily trial with limited actions and up to 2 saved lists. Premium is a one-time unlock that gives you: Unlimited random actions Unlimited saved lists Access to widgets TrulyRandom is designed to feel quick, playful, and easy to use whenever you need a fair random choice.

Screenshots

Randomizer4 screens
TrulyRandom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Randomizer and TrulyRandom are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and TrulyRandom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Randomizer versus TrulyRandom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomizerTrulyRandom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (270 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings270 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob SammonsAyush Kumar Sinha

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

TrulyRandom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Randomizer

One-time1
  • Randomizer Pro$1.99
1 purchases

TrulyRandom

One-time1
  • TrulyRandom Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Randomizer free?
Randomizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrulyRandom free?
TrulyRandom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Randomizer or TrulyRandom have ads?
Neither Randomizer nor TrulyRandom shows ads.

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