# Pretty Random vs RandLetter

The clearest difference is rating: RandLetter at 5.0 against Pretty Random's 4.4. RandLetter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Pretty Random's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (306 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. RandLetter asks for nothing beyond the download.

RandLetter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pretty Random has 306 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Pretty Random's written reviews are positive against 80% of RandLetter's.

Pretty Random ships an update monthly, RandLetter every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pretty Random | RandLetter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randletter/id1228722641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [steven burnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027497084) | [Inmitto AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/972398064) |

## What reviewers say

### Pretty Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten new gradients | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Lives Matters Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five new fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Shake to randomize feature
- 🎨 Sleek and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty entering min/max values
- 🔍 Lack of full-screen support on iPhone X
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes outside of specified range
- Shake to randomize not always working as expected
- Ads reappearing after purchasing ad removal

**Requested features**

- 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


### RandLetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randletter/id1228722641)

Generate random letters for games or creative writing. This utility allows you to exclude specific letters and includes a countdown timer for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Random letter generation, Blacklist letters, Countdown timer, Kennedy Games support, Name generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pretty Random free?

Pretty Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RandLetter free?

RandLetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pretty Random or RandLetter?

RandLetter is rated higher. Pretty Random averages 4.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while RandLetter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pretty Random or RandLetter have ads?

Pretty Random shows ads; RandLetter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or RandLetter?

Pretty Random ships an update monthly, and RandLetter every 16 months. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on October 24, 2026 and RandLetter on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*