# Random vs CrabGenerator

The clearest difference is price: Random at Free against CrabGenerator's $0.99. CrabGenerator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Random is free to download; CrabGenerator costs $0.99 up front. Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CrabGenerator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, CrabGenerator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | CrabGenerator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) | [Manuel Krebs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689908128) |

## 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


### CrabGenerator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crabgenerator/id6449625646)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random free?

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

### Is CrabGenerator free?

CrabGenerator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Random or CrabGenerator have ads?

Random shows ads; CrabGenerator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random or CrabGenerator?

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, and CrabGenerator monthly. Most recently, Random was updated on October 13, 2026 and CrabGenerator on May 18, 2026.

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