Comparison

Pretty Random vs Chefer

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

Chefer

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Deciding what to cook is hard. Chefer makes it easy. • All your recipes — save from blogs, Instagram, photos, and more, all in one place. • Plan in minutes — build your own plan, or let Chefer make one for you. • Shop — your grocery list writes itself. • Discover — see your friends' favorites and try them out.

Screenshots

Pretty Random4 screens
Chefer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chefer at none against Pretty Random's 5. Chefer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chefer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pretty Random ships an update monthly, Chefer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pretty Random versus Chefer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretty RandomChefer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (306 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings306 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersteven burnettJonas Boli

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

Chefer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pretty Random

One-time5
  • 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
None

Chefer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pretty Random free?
Pretty Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chefer free?
Chefer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pretty Random or Chefer have ads?
Pretty Random shows ads; Chefer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pretty Random or Chefer?
Pretty Random ships an update monthly, and Chefer daily. Most recently, Pretty Random was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chefer on October 28, 2026.

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