Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Shake to generate numbers
  • Random number generation
  • Board game companion
  • Classroom selection tool
  • Raffle generator
  • Game streaming aid
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Number generator (0-999999999)
  • Letter generator
  • Dice roller
  • Custom list item generator
  • Coin flipper
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors
  • Widgets and Apple Watch support
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Pretty Random4 screens
Random Number Generator. RNG4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pretty Random ships an update every 2 months, Random Number Generator. RNG every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pretty Random versus Random Number Generator. RNG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretty RandomRandom Number Generator. RNG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (305 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3053.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersteven burnettVolodymyr Yahenskyi

Customer experience

Pretty Random

All ratings305 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.1%

Random Number Generator. RNG

All ratings3,305 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.0%

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

5 purchases

Pretty Random

One-time5
  • 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
10 purchases

Random Number Generator. RNG

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Lifetime. One-time purchase$35.99
  • Lifetime plan$59.99

Questions

Is Pretty Random free?
Pretty Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Number Generator. RNG free?
Random Number Generator. RNG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pretty Random or Random Number Generator. RNG?
Random Number Generator. RNG is rated higher. Pretty Random averages 4.4 out of 5 from 305 ratings, while Random Number Generator. RNG averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Pretty Random or Random Number Generator. RNG have ads?
Pretty Random shows ads; Random Number Generator. RNG does not.
Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or Random Number Generator. RNG?
Pretty Random ships an update every 2 months, and Random Number Generator. RNG every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on September 24, 2026 and Random Number Generator. RNG on September 24, 2026.

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