Random Name Selector Starter vs Noise Meter
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!
Noise Meter
This app helps children understand and manage noise levels through a visual meter and interactive characters. It encourages self-regulation and calm by providing real-time feedback on sound intensity. Ideal for home or educational settings.
- Visual noise meter
- Kid-friendly characters reacting to sound
- Real-time sound level feedback
- Encourages calm and self-regulation
- Color-coded noise level bar
- Ideal for home and classrooms
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Help your kids stay quiet and calm. This app helps children recognise when it’s too loud using a fun visual noise meter and colorful characters. It uses the device’s microphone to detect sound, reacting in real time — as noise increases, the character changes expression and the background adjusts to match the sound level. FEATURES ● Fun visual noise meter ● Kid friendly characters that react to sound level ● Real-time expression changes and background transitions ● Visual noise level bar with color feedback ● Encourages calm and self-regulation ● Ideal for home, classrooms, or sensory-friendly spaces ● No ads Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsterms/ Feel free to contact us if you have any comments or questions. If you like the app, please leave your feedback on the App Store. It really helps! Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Noise Meter at 4.6 against Random Name Selector Starter's 2.7. Noise Meter also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Random Name Selector Starter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (53 vs 14). On price, ads and device support 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. Noise Meter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Random Name Selector Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Noise Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 14 respectively.
Random Name Selector Starter ships an update every 4 months, Noise Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Name Selector Starter | Noise Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (53 ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDTECH MONSTER LIMITED | Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska |
Customer experience
Random Name Selector Starter
Noise Meter
In-app purchases
Random Name Selector Starter
No in-app purchases
Noise Meter
- 1 Week Premium Subscription7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- 1 Week Premium Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Noise Meter Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Noise Meter Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Noise Meter Premium1 Month trial$19.993 Months
- Noise Meter Premium$29.996 Months
- Noise Meter Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Noise Meter Premium$49.991 Year
- Noise Meter Premium$99.99
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