# Random Name Picker Tools vs Drawing Apps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Drawing Apps at free with in-app purchases against Random Name Picker Tools's subscription. Drawing Apps also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 42%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 925). Random Name Picker Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Name Picker Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Drawing Apps sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Random Name Picker Tools against 4.4 for Drawing Apps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawing Apps has 5.2K ratings behind it against 925, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Random Name Picker Tools's written reviews are positive against 63% of Drawing Apps's.

Random Name Picker Tools ships an update every 3 days, Drawing Apps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Name Picker Tools | Drawing Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-picker-tools/id1523663939/reviews) | [4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-apps/id1541145049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 925 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodePro Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448329589) | [Gang Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541145051) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Name Picker Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-picker-tools/id1523663939)

Quickly select random names from lists for various purposes like raffles, giveaways, or team assignments. Supports multiple input methods and offers advanced features like video recording of drawings and team generation.

**Highlights:** Add names by voice, typing, or import, Create and manage custom lists, Spin wheel for winner selection, Generate random lists and teams, Record and export video drawings, Coin flip and dice roll generators, Ball drop and scratch-off pickers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Random Name Picker Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Random Name Picker Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Random Name Picker Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient name picking
- 💡 Variety of name picking methods
- 👍 Good for teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🔒 Inability to customize settings

**Reported bugs**

- Scratch names option crashes
- Wheel not centered on screen
- App closes unexpectedly
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Add color changer
- Improve wheel spinner functionality
- Allow more customization of name lists
- Prevent repeated name selection


### Drawing Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-apps/id1541145049)

Create digital art with a powerful painting engine and advanced tools. This app offers realistic brushes, layers, blend modes, and various editing capabilities for sketching, painting, and transforming images. Import and export your creations in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Advanced painting engine with 40+ natural brush presets, Realistic brush interaction with paper textures, Layers and Photoshop blend modes, Selection and clipping masks, Transform multiple layers and use transform tool, Import and export drawings in JPEG and PNG formats

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrawingApps Premium - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| DrawingApps Gold - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing App Black Friday Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| DrawingAppsPremium Trial Month | $7.99 | per month |
| DrawingApps Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| DrawingApps Gold Trial Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DrawingApps Gold - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DrawingApps Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| DrawingApps Gold - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Lite Drawing Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO Drawing Pass | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Allows users to draw anything they want
- 💡 Provides a creative outlet for young artists
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 👍 Good for quick creative ideas
- 👍 Satisfying drawing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for many features and tools
- 🤖 Excessive pop-ups and ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., random layer deletion, screen freezing)
- 🔍 Limited free brushes and tools
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app closures
- Layers not working as expected
- Drawing tools not responsive or accurate
- Difficulty navigating the app

**Requested features**

- More free brushes and tools
- Ability to save and export drawings
- Undo/redo functionality improvements
- Color customization options
- Tracing feature for photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Name Picker Tools free?

Random Name Picker Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drawing Apps free?

Drawing Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Random Name Picker Tools or Drawing Apps?

Random Name Picker Tools and Drawing Apps are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 925 and 5.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Random Name Picker Tools or Drawing Apps have ads?

Neither Random Name Picker Tools nor Drawing Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Random Name Picker Tools or Drawing Apps?

Random Name Picker Tools ships an update every 3 days, and Drawing Apps monthly. Most recently, Random Name Picker Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and Drawing Apps on September 25, 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.*