Random Name Selector Starter vs Random Student
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random Name Selector Starter
This tool helps teachers and groups randomly select names from created lists. It allows for excluding participants and offers animated graphics and sound effects for an engaging experience. The starter edition has limitations on groups and names, with an option to upgrade.
- Random name selection from groups
- Exclude participants from selection
- Animated graphics and sound effects
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
- Direct user feedback option
- Share selections on social media
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A great tool for Teachers, Clubs, or anyone who wants to Randomly select names! Simply create one or more Groups (up to 3 in this "Starter" Edition of the app). Add names to those groups (up to 20 names per Group in this Starter Edition) . The App will then randomly select and display names from the highlighted group. All names will be displayed before a name is displayed for a second time. Features: • Call on your students in a different (Random) order every time. • If you want to exclude a Student/s from the selection simply turn them off in the settings screen. • The number of Groups / Names is limited in the "Starter Edition" ( 3 groups with up to 20 Names in each Group) but unlimited in the "Pro" Edition of the App. • This is a Universal App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. • The Animated Graphics and sound effects make the whole experience a pleasure. The audio can be switched ON/OFF in the app and even mirrored (via Airplay) to external speakers. • Users can provide Feedback to the Developers directly from within the App….let us know how we can make it better. • Share with your friends on Facebook or Twitter from within the App. • If you like the app tap on the "Go Pro" button to see what additional features are available in the "Pro" version!
Random Student
This app helps educators randomly select students for participation or group assignments. It supports classes up to 200 students, tracks responses, and can speak student names aloud. Import student lists and manage attendance to ensure equitable participation.
- Random student selection
- Track correct responses
- Import student lists from Google Classroom
- Speak student names aloud
- Attendance tracking
- Create random groups
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Main Features • Classes of up to 200 students each • Select a student at random. Track correct responses • Easily import student lists from Google Classroom • Device speaks name aloud • Take attendance so absent students are not called • Create random groups Now there is no need for teachers to use popsicle sticks or playing cards to call on students in class. Instead, use your iOS device to call on students in a truly random manner. For student enjoyment, use the 'speak aloud' option so students can hear their name called. The free version allows the use of 1 class while the premium upgrade supports up to 20 classes. In my classroom I allow the last selected student to push the random call button. This really takes teacher bias out of the selection process and the students feel a need to participate when the device speaks their name. Support information Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/randomstudentapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Random Student at 4.2 against Random Name Selector Starter's 2.7. Random Student also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 38%). Random Name Selector Starter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Random Student sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Name Selector Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random Student holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Random Name Selector Starter's written reviews are positive against 75% of Random Student's.
Random Name Selector Starter ships an update every 4 months, Random Student every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Name Selector Starter | Random Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (53 ratings) | 4.2 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDTECH MONSTER LIMITED | Glen Botha |
Customer experience
Random Name Selector Starter
Random Student
In-app purchases
Random Name Selector Starter
No in-app purchases
Random Student
- Premium features$19.99
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