# Random vs Random Name Generator & Picker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Random at every 3 weeks against Random Name Generator & Picker's every 2 months. Random also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 182) and review sentiment (56% vs 47%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Random Name Generator & Picker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Random against 4.5 for Random Name Generator & Picker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Random's written reviews are positive against 47% of Random Name Generator & Picker's.

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Name Generator & Picker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | Random Name Generator & Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews) | **[4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-generator-and-picker/id1617864384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) | [Burak Gomec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579228412) |

## 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


### Random Name Generator & Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-generator-and-picker/id1617864384)

Generate realistic fake personal information for various purposes, including creating profiles, protecting privacy, or for creative projects. Offers a wide range of customizable details like names, addresses, and pictures.

**Highlights:** Generate random full names and surnames, Create fake addresses and email addresses, Generate random passwords and encrypted passwords, Pick random age, country, and nationality, Select random profile pictures, Create male or female decoy IDs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $0.95 | per 7 days |
| Use all premium features | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium-Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Works perfect
- 👍 Useful for online privacy
- 👍 Helps reduce mental energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ineffective for some features
- 🐛 Not aesthetic
- 🐛 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 Lifetime version not restored
- 🐛 Country specific info not changing

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime version won't be restored
- Error completing purchase
- Error occurred when claiming subscription
- App issue solved by developer quickly
- Problem with lifetime option purchase

**Requested features**

- Add thesaurus synonyms AI
- Create a Pokémon Name Generator
- More generator apps on App Store
- Match photo to age generated
- Select age as an option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random free?

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

### Is Random Name Generator & Picker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random or Random Name Generator & Picker?

Random Name Generator & Picker is rated higher. Random averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Random Name Generator & Picker averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.

### Do Random or Random Name Generator & Picker have ads?

Both Random and Random Name Generator & Picker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random or Random Name Generator & Picker?

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Name Generator & Picker every 2 months. Most recently, Random was updated on September 23, 2026 and Random Name Generator & Picker on September 24, 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.*