# Pickster vs Random

The clearest difference is rating: Random at 4.5 against Pickster's 3.3. Random also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 62) and review sentiment (56% vs 44%). Pickster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 62, 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 56% of Random's.

Pickster ships an update every 2 months, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickster | Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickster/id1055947478/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tom Soderling](https://appshunter.io/developer/955364124) | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickster/id1055947478)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-List Feature | $2.99 | one-time |


### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497)

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random selections, from shuffling names for giveaways to picking dice rolls for games. It offers multiple random features to assist with various tasks, ensuring unbiased outcomes.

**Highlights:** Random name generator, Coin flipper, Dice roller, List randomizer, Decision wheels, Card shuffler

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickster free?

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

### Is Random free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pickster or Random?

Random is rated higher. Pickster averages 3.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Pickster or Random have ads?

Random shows ads; Pickster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickster or Random?

Pickster ships an update every 2 months, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pickster was updated on September 30, 2026 and Random on October 13, 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.*