# Shuffle Photos vs Random Gallery

The clearest difference is rating: Shuffle Photos at 4.6 against Random Gallery's 3.2. Shuffle Photos also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (348 vs 9). Random Gallery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffle Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Gallery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shuffle Photos holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffle Photos has 348 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Shuffle Photos's written reviews are positive against 33% of Random Gallery's.

Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Gallery every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffle Photos | Random Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108/reviews)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gallery/id1481353968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **348** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [Thomas Olip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274435472) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffle Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108)

Create dynamic photo slideshows from your camera rolls and albums. Customize transition speeds, repeat options, and enjoy features like pause, zoom, and photo management. It can also serve as a digital photo frame or signage.

**Highlights:** Shuffled and unshuffled slideshows, Adjustable photo switching speed, Infinite repeat option, Pause and resume functionality, Zoom and maintain zoom rate, Display remaining time, Selectable background options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Good alternative to iOS Photos slideshow
- 👍 Great for shuffling photos
- 👍 Easy to use for non-tech users

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads are too frequent and annoying
- 🐛 Freezes regularly
- 🐛 Upgraded version shows no change
- 🐛 Stopped working after some use
- 🐛 Ads prevent usage

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on photos even with paid version
- Upgraded version shows no change
- Stopped working after weeks of use
- Ads prevent usage
- GIFs cause the app to freeze and not transition

**Requested features**

- Playback speed feature
- Shuffle photos from Files app
- Run multiple instances for multiple displays
- Pick music for each slideshow
- Shuffle photos from iCloud Drive


### Random Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-gallery/id1481353968)

Rediscover your forgotten photos and videos with a randomized viewing experience. Organize your media library, create favorite albums, and free up storage by deleting unwanted content. Enjoy slideshows and support for various media formats.

**Highlights:** Random photo and video discovery, Create and share favorite albums, Sort and delete unwanted media, Slideshow functionality, Video and GIF support, Storage saving features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffle Photos free?

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

### Is Random Gallery free?

Random Gallery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shuffle Photos or Random Gallery?

Shuffle Photos is rated higher. Shuffle Photos averages 4.6 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while Random Gallery averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shuffle Photos or Random Gallery have ads?

Both Shuffle Photos and Random Gallery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shuffle Photos or Random Gallery?

Shuffle Photos ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Gallery every 11 days. Most recently, Shuffle Photos was updated on November 6, 2026 and Random Gallery on November 3, 2026.

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