Random vs Picks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random
This tool generates random numbers, letters, and outcomes for games and selections. It can simulate dice rolls, coin flips, and choose winners from a list. Available on iPhone and iPad, it offers a simple way to introduce randomness.
- Random number generation
- Random letter generation
- Dice rolling (1-6 dice)
- Yes/No selection
- Coin flipping
- Rock, Paper, Scissors
- Winner selection
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A simple generator to select a winner, board games and random probability. What the application can generate: - Random number - Random letter - Roll dice (1 to 6 dice) - Choose Yes or No. - Flip a coin - Choose a stone, scissors or paper. This application support iPhone and iPad Any idea what else to give? Write to mynickjasper@yandex.com
Picks
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.
- Create custom generators and wheels
- Unlimited outcomes
- Adjustable timer
- Customizable colors
- Set outcome weights
- Backup and restore data
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Picks is an app that allows you to make decisions in a new and fun way! You can create generators to create multiple outcomes or use pickers to spin a wheel and get a random decision. If a decision is difficult to make, let Picks help you decide! Should I eat out or order in? Should I do this or that? Maybe you just need a random color, number or anything. Picks can help you with all these decisions and more. Here are some of Picks great features: • Easy to create generators & wheels • An unlimited number of outcomes • Adjustable timer for timing related outcomes • Customizable colors to get just the right look • Set weights for outcomes • Backup & restore data if you enjoy Picks and want to show your support, please leave a review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Picks at 90% against Random's 18%. Picks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Random sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days 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, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Random's written reviews are positive against 90% of Picks's.
Random ships an update monthly, Picks every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Random | Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (85 ratings) | 4.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Alekseev | Anthony Fiorito |
Customer experience
Random
Picks
In-app purchases
Random
- Random Pro: week without ads3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Random Pro: week without ads$0.997 Days
- Random Pro: month without ads3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- Remove Ads: monthly$2.991 Month
- Random generator Pro: year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Random generator Pro: year$9.991 Year
Picks
- Picks Pro$2.99
- Great Tip$2.99
- Incredible Tip$4.99
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- Unbelievable Tip$9.99
