# Random Drawer vs Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Calendar at 4.6 against Random Drawer's 2.9. Calendar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (399 vs 34). Random Drawer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Random Drawer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendar has 399 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Random Drawer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Calendar's.

Random Drawer ships an update every 2 months, Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Drawer | Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-drawer/id1454115372/reviews) | **[4.6 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-schedule-planner/id1499349045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Giuliani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333671865) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Drawer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-drawer/id1454115372)

This app helps you generate random numbers within a specified range, with an option to exclude certain numbers. It also allows you to create and manage lists of names for random selection, with features to remove drawn items and import lists from files. A history of past draws is maintained for each list.

**Highlights:** Random number generation, Number blacklisting, Name list creation, Random name drawing, Remove drawn items, Import lists from files, Draw history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-schedule-planner/id1499349045)

This app combines six essential productivity tools into one convenient package. Organize your schedule with a robust calendar, manage tasks with a to-do list, jot down ideas in notes, track finances with a budget tool, secure your information with a password manager, and convert currencies on the go. Customize your interface for maximum efficiency.

**Highlights:** Integrated Calendar with iCloud/Google sync, To-Do List with subtasks and task-to-event conversion, Notes with voice input and drawing, Financial Tracker with budget categories and diagrams, Secure Password Manager, Real-time Currency Converter, Customizable interface and navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Drawer free?

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

### Is Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Drawer or Calendar?

Calendar is rated higher. Random Drawer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Calendar averages 4.6 from 399 ratings.

### Do Random Drawer or Calendar have ads?

Random Drawer shows ads; Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Drawer or Calendar?

Random Drawer ships an update every 2 months, and Calendar monthly. Most recently, Random Drawer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Calendar on October 16, 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.*