# Random vs Name Pick'n'Raffle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random at 56% against Name Pick'n'Raffle's 0%. Random also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 25). Name Pick'n'Raffle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Name Pick'n'Raffle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Random's written reviews are positive against 0% of Name Pick'n'Raffle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, Name Pick'n'Raffle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | Name Pick'n'Raffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews) | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picknraffle/id6450263758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 96 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) | [thomas Perks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440197429) |

## 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


### Name Pick'n'Raffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picknraffle/id6450263758)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily select random names from a list for contests, raffles, or group decisions. This tool simplifies random choices, offering a virtual hat experience for fair and exciting selections.

**Highlights:** Random Name Picker, Name Selector, Virtual Hat of Names, Random Selector for any choice, Decision Maker, Name Raffle management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random free?

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

### Is Name Pick'n'Raffle free?

Name Pick'n'Raffle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Random or Name Pick'n'Raffle?

Name Pick'n'Raffle is rated higher. Random averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Name Pick'n'Raffle averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Random or Name Pick'n'Raffle have ads?

Random shows ads; Name Pick'n'Raffle does not.

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

Random ships an update every 3 weeks, and Name Pick'n'Raffle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Random was updated on September 23, 2026 and Name Pick'n'Raffle on September 10, 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.*