# Random Name Picker & Wheel vs Picks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picks at 90% against Random Name Picker & Wheel's 22%. Picks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Random Name Picker & Wheel's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 34). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Name Picker & Wheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Name Picker & Wheel has 196 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Random Name Picker & Wheel's written reviews are positive against 90% of Picks's.

Random Name Picker & Wheel ships an update every 3 months, Picks every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Name Picker & Wheel | Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-picker-and-wheel/id1465223823/reviews) | **[4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMANET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438979084) | [Anthony Fiorito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177802487) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Name Picker & Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-picker-and-wheel/id1465223823)

This app helps you make quick, fair, and fun decisions using a customizable wheel, name picker, dice roller, coin flip, and number/letter generators. Save your custom lists for easy reuse in various scenarios, from classroom choices to game nights.

**Highlights:** Spin the Wheel, Random Name Picker, Dice Roller, Coin Flip, Random Number Generator, Random Letter Generator, Create and Save Custom Lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Picks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926)

This app helps you make decisions with fun, random generators and spinning wheels. Easily create custom outcomes for any choice, from what to eat to random colors or numbers. It offers flexibility with unlimited outcomes, adjustable timers, and customizable colors.

**Highlights:** Create custom generators and wheels, Unlimited outcomes, Adjustable timer, Customizable colors, Set outcome weights, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Name Picker & Wheel free?

Random Name Picker & Wheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Name Picker & Wheel or Picks?

Picks is rated higher. Random Name Picker & Wheel averages 4.2 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Picks averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do Random Name Picker & Wheel or Picks have ads?

Random Name Picker & Wheel shows ads; Picks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Name Picker & Wheel or Picks?

Random Name Picker & Wheel ships an update every 3 months, and Picks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Random Name Picker & Wheel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Picks on November 3, 2026.

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