Random Things Generator vs Simply Random
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random Things Generator
Easily generate random numbers, cards, colors, dice rolls, and more. Create custom lists for unique generation needs. Features a clean interface and syncs across Apple devices.
- Number Generator
- Card Generator
- Coin Flipper
- Color Generator
- Dice Roller
- Custom List Generator
- Clean UI
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This app is great if you want to generate random things. Here's some of the generators included: • Number Generator • Card Generator • Coin Flipper • Color Generator • Dice Roller You can also create your own lists of things to generate. Core Features • Clean UI • Features loads of useful generators • Automatically synced with all your Apple devices • No Ads
Simply Random
Generate random numbers with customizable minimum and maximum values. Set an optional delay for suspense. This utility is perfect for games, decision-making, and random selections.
- Customizable min and max numbers
- Optional delay time
- Dark mode
- Random selection utility
- Decision making tool
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Simple random number generator application. Just set the minimum and maximum values, press the button, and a random number will appear! Great utility for: - Games - Board Games - Decision making - Classrooms - Number assignments - Random selection - etc. Features: - Ability to set custom min and max numbers - Can specify delay time to build anticipation - Dark mode enabled Upgrade your in-app experience by purchasing the following features: - Remove ads How to use: 1. Open app 2. Set minimum and maximum numbers 3. Set the delay time (optional) 4. Press "Generate Random Number" button
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Things Generator at none against Simply Random's 1. Random Things Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Simply Random's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Simply Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Things Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply Random holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Things Generator has 60 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Random Things Generator ships an update fortnightly, Simply Random every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Things Generator | Simply Random |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (60 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Horowitz | Cole Duclos |
Customer experience
Random Things Generator
Simply Random
In-app purchases
Random Things Generator
No in-app purchases
Simply Random
- Remove Ads$0.99
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