Pretty Random vs Line Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Shake to generate numbers
- Random number generation
- Board game companion
- Classroom selection tool
- Raffle generator
- Game streaming aid
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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!
Line Timer
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Type your steps, add a time, press play. That's it. - Read out loud. - Save pages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Line Timer at none against Pretty Random's 5. Line Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pretty Random's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Line Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pretty Random ships an update monthly, Line Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pretty Random | Line Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (306 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 306 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | steven burnett | Erik Andresen |
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
Line Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pretty Random
- 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
Line Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pretty Random free?
Is Line Timer free?
Do Pretty Random or Line Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or Line Timer?
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