Randomizer vs You Go First
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.
You Go First
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You Go First makes game night easier—whether you need to decide who starts or keep track of the score. Quickly choose a first player using nearby devices, Touch Pick, or local picking, then use the built-in scoring tools to keep the game moving. Pick who goes first • Start or join a nearby room • Let players participate from their own devices • Use Touch Pick for a quick local choice • Simple local fallback picking when needed Keep score • Support for 2–8 players • Target Score for games played to a specific score • Total Score for highest, lowest, or open-ended scoring • Score by round when everyone earns points each round • Rounds/Games for first-to-X wins • Golf and Mini Golf with hole-by-hole scoring • Positive and negative scores • Reach-or-pass or exact target scoring • Undo scoring mistakes • Tie handling and final results • Play Again without re-entering players • Winner celebrations when appropriate Player names can be entered manually or generated with fun random aliases and colors. Privacy-friendly by design You Go First is designed to stay simple and focused. No accounts are required, and the app does not need advertising or unnecessary tracking to help you enjoy game night. Pick. Score. Play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: You Go First at none against Randomizer's 1. Randomizer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. You Go First asks for nothing beyond the download.
Randomizer ships an update every 5 weeks, You Go First every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Randomizer | You Go First |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Sammons | Timothy Maloney |
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
You Go First
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Randomizer
- Randomizer Pro$1.99
You Go First
No in-app purchases
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