# Randomize List vs Cascade

The clearest difference is rating: Cascade at 4.6 against Randomize List's 3.9. Cascade also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (280 vs 22). Randomize List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascade sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Randomize List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cascade holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascade has 280 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Randomize List's written reviews are positive against 65% of Cascade's.

Randomize List ships an update every 4 months, Cascade weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Randomize List | Cascade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomize-list/id1133053012/reviews) | **[4.6 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-mtg-card-manager/id1528247277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michael Joe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132486512) | [Cascade MTG LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528247279) |

## What reviewers say

### Randomize List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomize-list/id1133053012)

This tool helps you quickly randomize any list of items or names. It's perfect for deciding on draft orders, assigning tasks, or picking who pays the bill. Easily add, edit, and delete entries, and track how many times you've randomized.

**Highlights:** Add names multiple times, Swipe to delete entries, Tap to edit list items, Randomize counter, Disable editing during randomization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cascade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-mtg-card-manager/id1528247277)

Manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection with a powerful scanner, deck builder, and finance tracker. Organize your inventory, playtest decks, and stay updated on card prices and spoilers.

**Highlights:** Lightning fast camera scanner, Organize inventory and collection, Create and playtest decks, Customizable wishlists and lists, Card search and detailed information, Finance and market tracking, Spoiler and Secret Lair notifications

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascade Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cascade Premium – Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Cascade Premium - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Cascade Premium – Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and smooth app performance
- 📱 Excellent card scanning feature (when working)
- 🎯 Great organizational tool for decks and collections
- 💾 Batch importer for quick card addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Misleading 'free' app with significant paywall ($50/year or $5/month)
- 🐛 Unreliable card scanner with high error rates
- 🐛 Scanner fails on extended art, special symbols, and non-English cards
- 🐛 Manual search often returns zero results
- 🐛 Missing card printings and special sets in database

**Reported bugs**

- Card scanner misidentifies cards or fails to scan entirely
- Manual entry bug deletes all previously manually-entered cards from scanning session
- Incorrect card name mapping (e.g., Maarika showing as Zangief)
- App crashes or fails to open after adding many cards
- Account access lost after reinstalling app

**Requested features**

- Search function within decks
- Average mana value/CMC statistics for decks
- Easier deck identification when viewing cards
- CSV and table format import support
- Duplicate card detection feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Randomize List free?

Randomize List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cascade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Randomize List or Cascade?

Cascade is rated higher. Randomize List averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Cascade averages 4.6 from 280 ratings.

### Do Randomize List or Cascade have ads?

Neither Randomize List nor Cascade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Randomize List or Cascade?

Randomize List ships an update every 4 months, and Cascade weekly. Most recently, Randomize List was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cascade on October 11, 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.*