Randomizer vs GarageTracker
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.
GarageTracker
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Never get caught with worn brake pads, an overdue oil change, or a rifle that hasn't been cleaned. Garage Tracker watches every piece of gear you own and tells you exactly when it needs attention. TRACK USAGE AUTOMATICALLY Connect Strava or Apple Health, and your activity history syncs directly to the right equipment. Rides, runs, drives, ski days — all counted automatically. Manually log anything that doesn't sync. NEVER MISS A SERVICE INTERVAL Add components like chains, brake pads, oil filters, or strings and set a service interval in miles, hours, or days. Garage Tracker watches your usage and alerts you at 75%, 90%, and 100% — before something fails. START ACTIVITIES FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN The Garage Tracker widget lets you tap ▶ on any piece of gear and start a timed activity right from your iPhone home screen. Tap Stop when you're done and the activity is automatically logged. YOUR DATA, YOUR FILES All data is stored as plain Markdown and CSV files in iCloud Drive or locally on your device. No Garage Tracker account required. Open your files in any text editor, any time. ORGANIZE BY BAY Group equipment into bays — Road Bikes, Off-Road, Water Sports, Shop — with color coding and custom icons. See maintenance alerts at a glance across each bay. EXPORT EVERYTHING Export to CSV with five pre-built profiles: all activities, per-equipment, by activity type, unmatched inbox, and equipment summaries. Pro users can customize columns and filter by source. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK Road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, running shoes, ATVs & side-by-sides, motorcycles, snowmobiles, kayaks, scuba gear, ski boots, rifles & firearms, bows, fishing reels, and anything else. USAGE METRICS Miles, kilometers, hours, days, dives, rounds, and shots. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. EVER. Garage Tracker has never and will never collect personal data, show ads, or sell your information. FREE PLAN: 2 bays, 5 equipment items, all core features. PRO PLAN: Unlimited bays, unlimited equipment, custom CSV exports. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Randomizer and GarageTracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GarageTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Randomizer ships an update every 5 weeks, GarageTracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Randomizer | GarageTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (270 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 270 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Sammons | ETHAN KYLE HELGAGER |
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
GarageTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Randomizer
- Randomizer Pro$1.99
GarageTracker
- Garage Tracker Pro$2.991 Month
- Garage Tracker Pro$14.991 Year
Questions
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