# Random vs Raffle Name

The clearest difference is monetization model: Random at free with in-app purchases against Raffle Name's subscription. Raffle Name's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Raffle Name sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raffle Name holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Random's written reviews are positive against 58% of Raffle Name's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | Raffle Name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raffle-name/id1454791384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 96 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497)

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random selections, from shuffling names for giveaways to picking dice rolls for games. It offers multiple random features to assist with various tasks, ensuring unbiased outcomes.

**Highlights:** Random name generator, Coin flipper, Dice roller, List randomizer, Decision wheels, Card shuffler

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


### Raffle Name

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raffle-name/id1454791384)

Easily create custom raffle wheels with unlimited lists and entries. Track the chance to win percentage for each participant. Manage your subscriptions through your account settings.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited raffle lists, Up to 9,999 entries per raffle, Add multiple tickets per entry, See 'Chance to win %', Subscription for full access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎉 Fun and relaxing
- 🎥 Ability to record and share raffle
- ✨ Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete or modify names
- Inconsistent behavior when adding entries
- Recording feature not working as expected
- Scrolling issues when entering names

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose number of winners
- Improve sorting and filtering of names
- Provide better instructions and tutorials
- Offer a paid version to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random free?

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

### Is Raffle Name free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random or Raffle Name?

Raffle Name is rated higher. Random averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Raffle Name averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Random or Raffle Name have ads?

Random shows ads; Raffle Name does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random or Raffle Name?

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raffle Name every 3 weeks. Most recently, Random was updated on September 23, 2026 and Raffle Name on September 22, 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.*