Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number Generator
  • Card Generator
  • Coin Flipper
  • Color Generator
  • Dice Roller
  • Custom List Generator
  • Clean UI
Features
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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

About

PlayTVH for TVHeadend

Features
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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

Screenshots

Random Things Generator4 screens
PlayTVH for TVHeadend4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Random Things Generator versus PlayTVH for TVHeadend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Things GeneratorPlayTVH for TVHeadend
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HorowitzAndreas Ronge

In-app purchases

None

Random Things Generator

No in-app purchases

None

PlayTVH for TVHeadend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Things Generator free?
Random Things Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayTVH for TVHeadend free?
PlayTVH for TVHeadend costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random Things Generator or PlayTVH for TVHeadend have ads?
Neither Random Things Generator nor PlayTVH for TVHeadend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Things Generator or PlayTVH for TVHeadend?
Random Things Generator ships an update fortnightly, and PlayTVH for TVHeadend every 2 days. Most recently, Random Things Generator was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlayTVH for TVHeadend on October 24, 2026.

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