Pretty Random vs Random Number Generator. RNG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pretty Random
Easily generate random numbers with a simple shake of your phone. This app is perfect for various uses, from board games and classroom selections to raffles and game streaming.
- Shake to generate numbers
- Random number generation
- Board game companion
- Classroom selection tool
- Raffle generator
- Game streaming aid
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A simple, beautiful random number generator. Just shake your phone and watch the numbers change! A fun use for Pretty Random is .. ⁃ board game ⁃ Random selection, even in the classroom :) ⁃ Game streaming - Raffling - Wordle choices ⁃ and many more * Please let us know of the many fun ways you use Pretty Random!
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.
- Number generator (0-999999999)
- Letter generator
- Dice roller
- Custom list item generator
- Coin flipper
- Rock-Paper-Scissors
- Widgets and Apple Watch support
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Random Number Generator. RNG at none against Pretty Random's shown. Random Number Generator. RNG also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Pretty Random's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 61%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.
Random Number Generator. RNG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Number Generator. RNG has 3.3K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Pretty Random's written reviews are positive against 61% of Random Number Generator. RNG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pretty Random ships an update every 2 months, Random Number Generator. RNG every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pretty Random | Random Number Generator. RNG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (305 ratings) | 4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better | 61.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 305 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | steven burnett | Volodymyr Yahenskyi |
Customer experience
Pretty Random
Random Number Generator. RNG
Bugs and requests
Pretty Random
Reported bugs
3 issues- Numbers sometimes outside of specified range
- Shake to randomize not always working as expected
- Ads reappearing after purchasing ad removal
Requested features
4 requests- Option to remember last used min/max values
- Ability to generate multiple random numbers at once
- Non-repeating number generation mode
- Support for negative numbers and decimal values
Random Number Generator. RNG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pretty Random
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Ten new gradients$0.99
- Black Lives Matters Background$0.99
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- Five new fonts$0.99
- Premium Bundle$1.99
Random Number Generator. RNG
- 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
- Remove ads$4.99
- Lifetime. One-time purchase$35.99
- Lifetime plan$59.99
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