Random Things Generator vs PlayTVH for TVHeadend
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
PlayTVH for TVHeadend
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Make more of the TVHeadend you already run. PlayTVH brings your live channels, program guide and recordings together on iPhone and iPad. Requires your own TVHeadend server; no channels or TV subscriptions are included. FIND YOUR NEXT SHOW See what's on now and coming up next. Browse channel logos, keep favorites close, and search the guide for something worth watching. PLAN IT. RECORD IT. ENJOY IT. Schedule a single program or set up a series recording from the guide. Keep upcoming, completed and failed recordings organized in your DVR library, then watch the recordings stored on your server. TAKE YOUR RECORDINGS WITH YOU Download completed recordings to your iPhone or iPad before you leave. Open Downloads and watch without a connection to your server. Pick up where you stopped, and choose whether watched downloads are removed automatically. MADE FOR YOUR SETUP Connect to multiple TVHeadend servers and discover servers on your local network. Choose separate stream profiles for Wi-Fi and cellular connections. Send compatible streams to Chromecast, or use AirPlay for recordings. Receiver and stream compatibility apply. A SIMPLE PURCHASE One-time purchase. No PlayTVH subscription, in-app purchases or added ads. No PlayTVH cloud account. BEFORE YOU START You need a reachable TVHeadend server, configured channels and a server user with streaming access; recording features also require DVR access. Live TV and recording management need a network connection to your server. Access away from home requires your own secure remote setup. Offline viewing is for completed recordings downloaded to your device. Support: https://www.playtvh.app/support.html Privacy: https://www.playtvh.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Random Things Generator at Free against PlayTVH for TVHeadend's $1.99. PlayTVH for TVHeadend's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Random Things Generator is free to download; PlayTVH for TVHeadend costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Random Things Generator ships an update fortnightly, PlayTVH for TVHeadend every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Things Generator | PlayTVH for TVHeadend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Horowitz | Andreas Ronge |
In-app purchases
Random Things Generator
No in-app purchases
PlayTVH for TVHeadend
No in-app purchases
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