# Random vs Picks

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-number-generator/id1511267744/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227414052) | [Anthony Fiorito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177802487) |

## What reviewers say

### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-number-generator/id1511267744)

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.

**Highlights:** Random number generation, Random letter generation, Dice rolling (1-6 dice), Yes/No selection, Coin flipping, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Winner selection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Random Pro: week without ads | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Random Pro: week without ads | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Random Pro: month without ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads: monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Random generator Pro: year | $9.99 | per year |
| Random generator Pro: year | $9.99 | per year |


### 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 free?

Random 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 or Picks?

Picks is rated higher. Random averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Picks averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Random or Picks have ads?

Random shows ads; Picks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random or Picks?

Random ships an update monthly, and Picks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Random was updated on October 7, 2026 and Picks on October 7, 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.*