# Name Picker vs Randomizer

Name Picker and Randomizer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Name Picker's written reviews are positive against 25% of Randomizer's. Name Picker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (114 vs 20). Randomizer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Name Picker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Name Picker against 4.6 for Randomizer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Name Picker has 114 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Name Picker's written reviews are positive against 25% of Randomizer's.

Name Picker ships an update every 6 weeks, Randomizer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name Picker | Randomizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picker-choice-maker/id1387970091/reviews) | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomizer-number-generator/id1534276999/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) | [Sergey Irgeshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533287938) |

## What reviewers say

### Name Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picker-choice-maker/id1387970091)

Easily make random decisions with this app. Input lists of names, numbers, or any items and get a quick, randomized selection with a single tap. Perfect for resolving everyday choices, big or small.

**Highlights:** Randomly pick from lists, Supports names, numbers, and custom items, Simple and elegant design, Quick decision-making, History tracking, Multiple picking modes, Tag filtering

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Randomizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomizer-number-generator/id1534276999)

This utility app generates random numbers, words, or custom values with flexible settings. Easily create lists, exclude duplicates, and copy results for contests, decision-making, or entertainment.

**Highlights:** Generate random numbers within a range, Create random words from custom lists, Input and randomize custom values, Exclude duplicate results, Generate multiple random results at once, Copy generated lists or individual values

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name Picker free?

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

### Is Randomizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Name Picker or Randomizer?

Name Picker and Randomizer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 114 and 20 ratings respectively.

### Do Name Picker or Randomizer have ads?

Randomizer shows ads; Name Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Name Picker or Randomizer?

Name Picker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Randomizer every 2 months. Most recently, Name Picker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Randomizer on September 29, 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.*