Comparison

Pickster vs Random Number Generator. RNG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pickster

This app simplifies random name selection, mimicking a "draw from a hat" experience digitally. It offers customizable drawing modes, easy list management, and a new winner page for sharing results with fanfare. Supports multiple lists via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Random name selection
  • Customizable drawing modes
  • Screenshot-friendly winner page
  • Multiple list creation (in-app purchase)
  • Paste text to create lists
  • Quick Add Widget
  • Auto-alphabetize or custom ordering
Features
Read full description

Pickster is a simple little app to help you pick names randomly from a collection - just like drawing names out of a hat, but with less paper... and hats. New in version 2.5: • New screen-shot friendly winner page! Now you can show everyone the result of the drawing with some fanfare, and without displaying everyone else's name in the list. Switch it on per list in the Settings page Other Features: • Easily increment the number of entries for each name just by tapping on it • Chose how many unique names are picked • Auto-alphabetize the names list, or do your own custom ordering • Handy swipe actions to copy a list, and clear or delete an entry • Choose from two drawing modes: • Natural Drawing Mode (default). When a name is picked, remove one of its entries from the hat • Original Drawing Mode. When a name is picked, its number of entries stays the same • Multiple Lists - Enable this feature through a one time in-app purchase and you'll be able to create as many lists as you want • Paste in text as a new list! Copy names to your phone's clipboard with commas, tabs, or newline characters separating each name. Tap the Add button, name the list, and tap the Paste button to import all the copied names into the list. Each name will receive 1 entry. • Make copies of existing lists just by swiping to the left and tapping the Copy button • Quick Add Widget makes entering names fast and easy. It automatically checks for duplicate names in the list as you type • iPad support • Still ad-free as always! Need more help? Visit our How To guides at https://picksterapp.weebly.com/help.html

About

Random Number Generator. RNG

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random numbers, letters, and making decisions. It offers various randomization features like dice rolling, coin flipping, and custom list selection. Users can also utilize widgets and Apple Watch integration for quick access to random outcomes.

Highlights
  • Number generator (0-999999999)
  • Letter generator
  • Dice roller
  • Custom list item generator
  • Coin flipper
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors
  • Widgets and Apple Watch support
Features
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Random is a simple, powerful random generator for everyday decisions, games, raffles, classrooms, testing, and quick picks. Need a number? Rolling dice? Choosing from a list? Flipping a coin? Let Random decide. Generators: • Number generator • Letter generator • Dice roller • List picker • Yes or No • Coin flipper • Card generator • Rock Paper Scissors • Random map point • Color generator • Date & time generator Presets Save your favorite generator settings as presets and reuse them anytime. Presets work across the app, widgets, Shortcuts, and Apple Watch, so your most-used randomizers are always close. Widgets Add Random widgets to your Home Screen and generate results without opening the app. Use standard widgets for quick generators or preset widgets for your saved setups. Shortcuts Run supported generators and saved presets from Apple Shortcuts for faster workflows and automation. Apple Watch Use Random on Apple Watch to generate numbers, dice, coins, cards, lists, and more from your wrist. History View recent results in one shared Recent screen. Filter by generator and manage history when you want a clean start. Fast Controls Generate new results by tapping the randomize button, pressing the Spacebar on an external keyboard, or shaking your device. Touch and hold results to copy, clear, or manage them with context menus. Random Premium Upgrade to Random Premium to unlock more powerful features: • Save and run custom presets • Import lists from files or paste from the clipboard • Sync your data across devices • Customize app tints and icons • Support indie development Subscription Information Random Premium may be available as weekly, monthly, annual, or lifetime access depending on available offers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Prices and available plans are shown in the app before purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://yahenskyi.dev/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://yahenskyi.dev/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Pickster4 screens
Random Number Generator. RNG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Number Generator. RNG at 4.6 against Pickster's 3.3. Random Number Generator. RNG also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 64) and review sentiment (61% vs 44%). Pickster's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Pickster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Random Number Generator. RNG sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Number Generator. RNG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Number Generator. RNG has 3.3K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pickster's written reviews are positive against 61% of Random Number Generator. RNG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickster ships an update every 2 months, Random Number Generator. RNG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pickster versus Random Number Generator. RNG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicksterRandom Number Generator. RNG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (64 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews60.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings643.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom SoderlingVolodymyr Yahenskyi

Customer experience

Pickster

All ratings62 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative40.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

Random Number Generator. RNG

All ratings3,316 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative29.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pickster

One-time1
  • Multi-List Feature$2.99
10 purchases

Random Number Generator. RNG

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly plan$4.991 Month
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  • Weekly plan$4.997 Days
  • Annual plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual plan$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Lifetime. One-time purchase$35.99
  • Lifetime plan$59.99

Questions

Is Pickster free?
Pickster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Number Generator. RNG free?
Random Number Generator. RNG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pickster or Random Number Generator. RNG?
Random Number Generator. RNG is rated higher. Pickster averages 3.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Random Number Generator. RNG averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Pickster or Random Number Generator. RNG have ads?
Neither Pickster nor Random Number Generator. RNG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickster or Random Number Generator. RNG?
Pickster ships an update every 2 months, and Random Number Generator. RNG fortnightly. Most recently, Pickster was updated on October 21, 2026 and Random Number Generator. RNG on October 24, 2026.

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