Random vs Draw Straws To Decide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random
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.
- Random name generator
- Coin flipper
- Dice roller
- List randomizer
- Decision wheels
- Card shuffler
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Can’t decide what to eat, who goes first, or which name to pick? Let Random choose. Explore 30+ generators for everyday decisions, games, creative ideas, and more. From a quick coin flip to a wheel filled with your own choices, there’s a tool for whatever you’re deciding. TURN YOUR OPTIONS INTO AN ANSWER Add names, meals, activities, or ideas to a list and pick a random result. Spin Lucky Wheel, build a custom Super Wheel, or make your choices visual with Photo Wheel. Save your lists to use them again whenever you need them. MAKE GAME NIGHT EASY Keep dice ready in your pocket, flip a coin to settle who starts, or divide players into random teams without picking favorites. Bring everyone into the conversation with Questions, Would You Rather, and Truth or Dare. GENERATE SOMETHING NEW Choose a range for random numbers and decimals, discover a color, find a word, generate a name, or create a password. Whether you need a result for a task or a starting point for an idea, Random gives you plenty of possibilities. DO MORE IN ONE TAP Use Simultaneous to run multiple generators together. Combine the tools you need and generate their results at once. KEEP YOUR FAVORITES CLOSE Put your most used generators on your home screen for quick access. Reuse saved lists, revisit results in supported generators, and explore statistics to see how your results add up. EXPLORE MORE WITH PREMIUM Premium unlocks additional generators, more customization, and app themes. Make Random your own with more ways to create, choose, and play. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Premium is available through weekly and yearly subscriptions. Prices and any available trial are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://apptonishing.cc/apps/com.apptonish.Random/privacy/ Terms and Conditions https://apptonishing.cc/apps/com.apptonish.Random/terms/
Draw Straws To Decide
This app offers two ways to randomly select a winner or assign a task. Choose between a quick game with visual cues or enter names for a personalized draw. It's designed to resolve disputes fairly and enjoyably.
- Two straw drawing modes
- Random selection algorithm
- Quick game option
- Enter names for custom draws
- Share results with participants
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Drawing straws has long been used as a method for resolving disputes, such as "Who will clean up the dog poo?" or "Who's turn is it to do the coffee run?" or "Who is going to be elected to the House of Representatives?" as was the case in Mississippi back in November 2015 when both candidates received a reported 4,589 votes a piece. We've featured 2 versions of drawing straws in this app. Both versions use a random algorithm to select who has drawn the short straw. In the "Quick Game" we have physically attached the short straw condition to one of the on screen images so each challenger has the opportunity to draw the short straw. In the "Enter Names" version you can enter the challengers names and the reason for drawing straws, then the result can be sent to all participants.......or whoever you want! "BE KIND, BE FAIR AND ENJOY DRAW STRAWS"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Draw Straws To Decide at 100% against Random's 56%. Draw Straws To Decide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Random's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 6). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Draw Straws To Decide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Draw Straws To Decide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Random's written reviews are positive against 100% of Draw Straws To Decide's.
| Parameter | Random | Draw Straws To Decide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charaka Karawita | Campbell McIver |
Customer experience
Random
Draw Straws To Decide
Bugs and requests
Random
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes
Draw Straws To Decide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Random
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Plan No Trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Subscription$24.991 Year
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- REMOVE ADS$0.99
- 300 COINS$0.99
- 700 COINS$1.99
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- 1900 COINS$4.99
- Premium$9.99
- 8200 COINS$19.99
Draw Straws To Decide
No in-app purchases
Questions
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