# Card Picker vs Pretty Random

The clearest difference is ads: Card Picker at none against Pretty Random's shown. Card Picker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Pretty Random's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (306 vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Card Picker against 4.4 for Pretty Random. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pretty Random has 306 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Card Picker's written reviews are positive against 74% of Pretty Random's.

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, Pretty Random monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Picker | Pretty Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811/reviews) | **[4.4 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **306** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020296413) | [steven burnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027497084) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-picker/id1022287811)

Easily select a random playing card from a standard 52-card deck. Ideal for making decisions, assigning tasks, or facilitating card-based games. Customize the card back and deck background for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Random card selection, View opened cards, Customizable card back, Deck background options, Sound on/off toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pretty Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480)

Easily generate random numbers with a simple shake of your phone. This app is perfect for various uses, from board games and classroom selections to raffles and game streaming.

**Highlights:** Shake to generate numbers, Random number generation, Board game companion, Classroom selection tool, Raffle generator, Game streaming aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten new gradients | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Lives Matters Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five new fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Shake to randomize feature
- 🎨 Sleek and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty entering min/max values
- 🔍 Lack of full-screen support on iPhone X
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes outside of specified range
- Shake to randomize not always working as expected
- Ads reappearing after purchasing ad removal

**Requested features**

- Option to remember last used min/max values
- Ability to generate multiple random numbers at once
- Non-repeating number generation mode
- Support for negative numbers and decimal values


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Picker free?

Card Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pretty Random free?

Pretty Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Picker or Pretty Random?

Pretty Random is rated higher. Card Picker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pretty Random averages 4.4 from 306 ratings.

### Do Card Picker or Pretty Random have ads?

Pretty Random shows ads; Card Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Card Picker or Pretty Random?

Card Picker ships an update every 6 months, and Pretty Random monthly. Most recently, Card Picker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pretty Random on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*