Comparison

Pretty Random vs Random

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

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random selections, from shuffling names for giveaways to picking dice rolls for games. It offers multiple random features to assist with various tasks, ensuring unbiased outcomes.

Highlights
  • Random name generator
  • Coin flipper
  • Dice roller
  • List randomizer
  • Decision wheels
  • Card shuffler
Features
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Are you looking for a random shuffler, color picker, name generator, or password maker app? You can also flip a coin or roll a dice for your favorite board games. Random is a simple and versatile tool for making decisions and generating random results. Whether you want to shuffle names for a giveaway or pick a random item from a list, this app provides reliable and easy-to-use features. Versatile Multipurpose Random Generator A complete randomization app designed to help with everyday decisions. Use decision wheels, list randomizers, team selectors, coin flips, card shuffling, and more. Multiple Random Options Reduce bias and ensure fairness with consistent random results. Use the spinner wheel and other tools to make unbiased selections. This app uses a pseudorandom generator to provide consistent and fair outcomes. Download Random and start using it today! SIGN UP FOR PREMIUM NOW! WHAT YOU GET WITH PREMIUM - Access to all premium generators - Remove all ads - Themes * 1-week Subscription (4.99 USD) * 1-year Subscription (24.99 USD)
 For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: Terms and Conditions: https://appworldnew2.wordpress.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Pretty Random4 screens
Random4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pretty Random and Random both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Pretty Random's written reviews are positive against 56% of Random's. Random's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 305). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 305, 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 56% of Random's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pretty Random ships an update every 2 months, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pretty Random versus Random: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretty RandomRandom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (305 ratings)4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better55.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3052.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developersteven burnettKarawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita

Customer experience

Pretty Random

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

Random

All ratings2,773 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative34.0%

User reviews

Pretty Random

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Random

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pretty Random

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Ten new gradients$0.99
  • Black Lives Matters Background$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Five new fonts$0.99
  • Premium Bundle$1.99
14 purchases

Random

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan No Trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • REMOVE ADS$0.99
  • 300 COINS$0.99
  • 700 COINS$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 1900 COINS$4.99
  • Premium$9.99
  • 8200 COINS$19.99

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 305 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Pretty Random or Random have ads?
Both Pretty Random and Random show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or Random?
Pretty Random ships an update every 2 months, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on September 24, 2026 and Random on September 23, 2026.

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