# Random Notification vs Plural Star

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plural Star at none against Random Notification's 1. Plural Star also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Random Notification's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Random Notification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Random Notification's written reviews are positive against 90% of Plural Star'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, Plural Star every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Notification | Plural Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117/reviews)** | [4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-star/id6763964266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) | [Zachary Boyle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895577169) |

## 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 |


### Plural Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plural-star/id6763964266)

A private, offline-first system management app designed for individuals experiencing plurality, including DID and OSDD. It offers detailed tracking of fronting states, member profiles, custom fields, and system mapping. The app prioritizes user data privacy by keeping all information on the device.

**Highlights:** Three-tier front tracking (Primary, Co-Front, Co-Conscious), Detailed member profiles with rich-text bios and custom fields, Observatory Mode for singlet access and journaling, Interactive system map for relationship visualization, Comprehensive history and insights on fronting and member activity, Local-only IRC-style system chat

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Notification free?

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

### Is Plural Star free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Random Notification or Plural Star?

Random Notification is rated higher. Random Notification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Plural Star averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Random Notification or Plural Star have ads?

Random Notification shows ads; Plural Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Notification or Plural Star?

Random Notification ships an update every 2 months, and Plural Star every 4 days. Most recently, Random Notification was updated on October 12, 2026 and Plural Star on October 11, 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.*