Comparison

Random Factory vs Simply Random

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Random Factory

Generate random PINs, numbers within a specified range, and secure passwords. Create randomized lists and reorder items with ease. This utility app offers diverse random generation options for various needs.

Highlights
  • Generate random PINs
  • Generate numbers within a range
  • Create random passwords
  • Randomize lists and order items
  • Uses RAINPASS algorithm
  • No stored results
Features
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Randomize anything. This is Random Factory. From a PIN to a strong password to team assignments to name ideas — get your random result instantly with a single tap. Ten generators, each with its own color, so you always know what you're rolling. 【10 random tools】 • PIN — Generate a random PIN of the length you choose (up to 8 digits) • Number — Draw random numbers within a range (min–max) and count • Draw — Set totals and winners, then tap to reveal winning / blank items • List — Randomly pick winners from items saved in a group (e.g. what's for lunch) • Order — Shuffle your items into a random order (e.g. presentation order) • Password — Build a secure password with length, upper/lower/digits/symbols, and prefix/suffix • Color — Generate random colors in HEX & RGB (pastel mode, up to 6 at once) • Team — Split participants into the number of teams you set • Name — Natural full names weighted by real name statistics (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese — up to 10) • Nickname — Playful adjective+noun nicknames (e.g. "BraveOtter" — up to 10) 【Why you'll like it】 • One-tap generate — Set it up, tap the big button, regenerate right from the result popup • Color-coded tools — Find any of the 10 generators at a glance • Group management — Save reusable item sets for List and Order • Favorites — Pin your most-used tools to the top • Share results — Share or save any result as an image • Dark mode — Follows your system appearance automatically • Haptic feedback — Feel the moment of the roll • Korean, English, Japanese & Simplified Chinese — name languages can be toggled in Settings 【Use it with peace of mind】 • Offline generation — Randomizing works on-device without internet • No ads — Zero banners or tracking ads (no IDFA) • No personal data — Only anonymous, non-identifying usage & crash stats to improve the app • Nothing stored — Generated results are not saved to your device 【Great for】 - Fair draws, ordering, and splitting teams - Anyone who needs a secure password or PIN - Quickly deciding lunch, giveaways, anything at all - Naming characters for stories & games, or finding a fresh nickname - Anyone who wants a clean utility with no ads and no tracking The in-app "Support the developer" is a voluntary tip (consumable in-app purchase) unrelated to app features — every feature is fully usable without buying anything.

About

Simply Random

Generate random numbers with customizable minimum and maximum values. Set an optional delay for suspense. This utility is perfect for games, decision-making, and random selections.

Highlights
  • Customizable min and max numbers
  • Optional delay time
  • Dark mode
  • Random selection utility
  • Decision making tool
Features
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Simple random number generator application. Just set the minimum and maximum values, press the button, and a random number will appear! Great utility for: - Games - Board Games - Decision making - Classrooms - Number assignments - Random selection - etc. Features: - Ability to set custom min and max numbers - Can specify delay time to build anticipation - Dark mode enabled Upgrade your in-app experience by purchasing the following features: - Remove ads How to use: 1. Open app 2. Set minimum and maximum numbers 3. Set the delay time (optional) 4. Press "Generate Random Number" button

Screenshots

Random Factory4 screens
Simply Random3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Random Factory at none against Simply Random's shown. Random Factory also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 6). Simply Random's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Random Factory sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Simply Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.9 for Random Factory against 5.0 for Simply Random. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Factory has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Factory ships an update every 2 months, Simply Random every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Random Factory versus Simply Random: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom FactorySimply Random
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (61 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNOAUS KOREA INC.Cole Duclos

Customer experience

Random Factory

All ratings61 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simply Random

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Random Factory

One-time4
  • Donation$0.99
  • A cup of coffee$0.99
  • A meal$3.99
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  • Hearty support$9.99
1 purchases

Simply Random

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Random Factory free?
Random Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Random free?
Simply Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Factory or Simply Random?
Simply Random is rated higher. Random Factory averages 4.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Simply Random averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Random Factory or Simply Random have ads?
Simply Random shows ads; Random Factory does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Factory or Simply Random?
Random Factory ships an update every 2 months, and Simply Random every 4 months. Most recently, Random Factory was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simply Random on October 21, 2026.

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