# Random Notification vs gogh

The clearest difference is rating: Random Notification at 4.8 against gogh's 3.5. Random Notification also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). gogh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Random Notification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gogh has 1.1K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Random Notification's written reviews are positive against 59% of gogh's.

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, gogh every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Notification | gogh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogh-focus-with-your-avatar/id6478642737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [Gogh Japan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733581196) |

## 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 |


### gogh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogh-focus-with-your-avatar/id6478642737)

Enhance your focus with a Pomodoro timer, ambient sounds, and a personalized avatar. Create a custom 3D workspace and connect with others globally for shared concentration sessions. Design your avatar and room to create a unique and motivating environment for productivity.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer, Lofi music and ambient sounds, Focus together in virtual spaces, Avatar creation and customization, Customizable 3D rooms, Camera mode for capturing moments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable avatar and room
- 🕰️ Useful timer and focus features
- 🎶 Calming ambient music and sounds
- 🤝 Multiplayer study sessions
- 💻 Helpful for studying and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏳ Loading issues and app freezes
- 🔍 Limited clothing and accessory options
- 📂 Inability to save rooms and characters

**Reported bugs**

- Stickers and images disappearing after saving
- Inability to edit certain avatar features
- Frequent crashes and freezes on loading screens
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and load multiple rooms and avatars
- Expand clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Implement a chat feature for multiplayer rooms
- Add more public study areas and worlds to explore
- Allow for more customization of colors and textures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Notification free?

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

### Is gogh free?

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

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

Random Notification is rated higher. Random Notification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while gogh averages 3.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Random Notification or gogh have ads?

Random Notification shows ads; gogh does not.

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

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, and gogh every 3 weeks. Most recently, Random Notification was updated on October 29, 2026 and gogh on November 1, 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.*