# Random Notification vs RandomTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Notification at 79% against RandomTimer's 0%. Random Notification also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 3). RandomTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RandomTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

RandomTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Notification has 71 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Random Notification's written reviews are positive against 0% of RandomTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, RandomTimer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Notification | RandomTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomtimer-for-study-and-work/id1610957141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [riku miyamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527433251) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117)

This app sends random notifications with your custom content at set intervals throughout the day. It's useful for reminders, memorization, or daily inspiration.

**Highlights:** Customizable notifications, Folder organization, List reordering and deletion, Random timing options, Adjustable notification intervals, Customizable app icon text

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### RandomTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomtimer-for-study-and-work/id1610957141)

This app gamifies focus time by randomly setting concentration intervals. Earn rewards for staying focused or face randomized punishment games if you lose concentration, making work more engaging.

**Highlights:** Randomized concentration time intervals, Customizable reward settings, Configurable punishment games, Timer end notifications, Background timer operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Notification free?

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

### Is RandomTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Notification or RandomTimer?

RandomTimer is rated higher. Random Notification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while RandomTimer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Random Notification or RandomTimer have ads?

Both Random Notification and RandomTimer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random Notification or RandomTimer?

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, and RandomTimer every 5 days. Most recently, Random Notification was updated on September 29, 2026 and RandomTimer on September 27, 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.*