Comparison

Pickster vs Random name picker for raffles

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
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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 name picker for raffles

Easily select a random name from a custom list for raffles, lotteries, or brainstorming. This tool simplifies the drawing process, eliminating manual methods for events, parties, or casual fun.

Highlights
  • Random name selection
  • Customizable lists
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Effortless drawing process
  • Ideal for raffles and lotteries
Features
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Introducing our new and exciting app - the Random Name Picker! This powerful name generator is the perfect tool for anyone in need of a name selector. With our easy-to-use interface, you can quickly and easily choose a name at random from a list of your own making. Our name chooser is ideal for everything from picking names for a raffle or lottery, to shuffling through a list of potential baby names. Our unique name drawing tool uses advanced algorithms to randomly select a name from your list, making the process of finding the perfect name effortless. With the Name Picker app, you can say goodbye to the hassle of manually drawing names from a hat. The app is perfect for parties, events, or even just for fun. Give our name randomizer a spin and see where it takes you. Download the Random Name Picker now and experience the ultimate name spinner. Terms of use: https://sorteiodenomes.code2apps.com/tos.html Privacy policy: https://sorteiodenomes.code2apps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Pickster4 screens
Random name picker for raffles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random name picker for raffles at 4.6 against Pickster's 3.3. Pickster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 name picker for raffles sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random name picker for raffles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Pickster's written reviews are positive against 25% of Random name picker for raffles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickster ships an update every 2 months, Random name picker for raffles every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pickster versus Random name picker for raffles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicksterRandom name picker for raffles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (64 ratings)4.6 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better59
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB70 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTom SoderlingCode2Apps Desenvolvimento LTDA

Customer experience

Pickster

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

Random name picker for raffles

All ratings58 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pickster

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

Random name picker for raffles

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pickster free?
Pickster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random name picker for raffles free?
Random name picker for raffles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pickster or Random name picker for raffles?
Random name picker for raffles is rated higher. Pickster averages 3.3 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Random name picker for raffles averages 4.6 from 59 ratings.
Do Pickster or Random name picker for raffles have ads?
Random name picker for raffles shows ads; Pickster does not.
Which is updated more often, Pickster or Random name picker for raffles?
Pickster ships an update every 2 months, and Random name picker for raffles every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pickster was updated on October 21, 2026 and Random name picker for raffles on October 25, 2026.

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