# Pretty Random vs Random

The clearest difference is ads: Random at none against Pretty Random's shown. Random also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 306). Pretty Random's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Random sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pretty Random against 4.5 for Random. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pretty Random's written reviews are positive against 55% of Random's.

Pretty Random ships an update monthly, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pretty Random | Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-all-in-one-generator/id1435808497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 306 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [steven burnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027497084) | [Charaka Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194914588) |

## 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


### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-all-in-one-generator/id1435808497)

This app helps you make decisions with over 30 generators for everyday choices, games, and creative ideas. Easily spin wheels, flip coins, generate numbers, or create teams. Save your lists and access your favorite tools quickly.

**Highlights:** 30+ decision generators, Customizable wheels, Coin flip and dice roller, Team and player division, Number and color generation, Simultaneous generator use, Saved lists and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pretty Random free?

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

### Is Random free?

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

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

Random is rated higher. Pretty Random averages 4.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Pretty Random or Random have ads?

Pretty Random shows ads; Random does not.

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

Pretty Random ships an update monthly, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on October 24, 2026 and Random on October 29, 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.*