# Pretty Random vs Flash Cards +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Cards + at none against Pretty Random's 5. Flash Cards + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Pretty Random's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 87). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pretty Random holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 306 and 87 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 73% positive.

Pretty Random ships an update every 6 weeks, Flash Cards + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pretty Random | Flash Cards + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480/reviews)** | [4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [steven burnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027497084) | [Brady Carey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454581575) |

## 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


### Flash Cards +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875)

Create and manage digital flash card decks for efficient studying.  Record questions and answers by speaking to your phone, then share decks with friends to collaborate on learning.  Organize study materials conveniently on your device.

**Highlights:** Create and manage flash card decks, Record questions and answers via voice input, Share flash cards with friends, Organize study materials, Digital alternative to physical notecards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 💰 Free to use with minimal ads
- 🚀 Efficient for studying and memorization
- 🗣️ Good voice recognition for card creation
- ✅ No account required, simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frequent and disruptive ads
- 🚫 No option to remove ads permanently
- ↔️ Limited deck sharing/export options
- ❓ Some users confused about learning mode
- 🔄 Cards only go in one direction

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing due to ads
- Ads interrupting playback
- Question not accepted on first entry
- Ads appearing too frequently, sometimes consecutively

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to move mail list items around
- Direct access to learning mode (questions only)
- Option to purchase an ad-free version
- Ability to move cards between decks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pretty Random free?

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

### Is Flash Cards + free?

Flash Cards + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pretty Random or Flash Cards +?

Pretty Random is rated higher. Pretty Random averages 4.4 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Flash Cards + averages 4.2 from 87 ratings.

### Do Pretty Random or Flash Cards + have ads?

Pretty Random shows ads; Flash Cards + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or Flash Cards +?

Pretty Random ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flash Cards + every 5 days. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flash Cards + on October 14, 2026.

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