Comparison

Random Name Picker Tools vs Digital Planner for iPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Random Name Picker Tools

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
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All you need is to pick a random name from a list. That's what this app is designed to do as quickly and efficiently as possible. You don't want ads slowing you down and you don't need a million bells and whistles. Well, you've come to the right place. A few of our favorite features: * Start off with our demo list of names * Add names by voice * Add names by typing * Add names by importing from Google Sheets * Update names in the list * Create, rename, and delete custom lists * Swipe left or right to get a new name * Record, edit, and export unlimited video recordings of drawings * Generate random lists * Generate lists of teams by size or count * Spin the wheel to pick a winner * Duplicate lists * Copy and paste to import lists * Random number generator for any range * Easily add names multiple times for raffles * Choose and use pre-built lists * Gift exchange list generator * Hide names from your deck until tomorrow option * Easily add names multiple times for raffles * Choose and use pre-built lists * Coin flip generator * Import names from CSV file * Ball drop game to pick a winner * Scratch to reveal a winner * Spin the bottle * Roll up to 12 dice at a time * Daily roll call tool with 125 questions to pick from * Picked names are spoken aloud * Pick animation length options * Options to prevent repeat winners * Additional sound effects * Choose from 36 voices * Generate seating charts * Pick random faces from your photos * Light up name list picker * Finger picker * Raffle list picker * Balloon pop picker If you have any questions about this app or would like to request new features, please contact us at randomnamepicker@codeprostudios.com! Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms and conditions: https://codeprostudios.notion.site/Terms-and-Conditions-0cc21bd8d6e945eb9be060ff1e7a9ba2 Privacy policy: https://codeprostudios.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-28389a38516c4364adc87009019baffa

About

Digital Planner for iPad

Organize your life with a digital planner that mimics a classic paper notebook. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, manage tasks, events, and notes across your Apple devices. Offers flexible planning views and calendar syncing.

Highlights
  • Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly planning
  • Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil
  • Syncs with Apple, Google, and Outlook Calendars
  • Create and manage tasks and notes
  • Import and annotate PDFs
  • Customizable templates
Features
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Digital Planner is designed first and foremost for iPad, combining the familiar experience of a classic paper planner with the flexibility of digital planning. Plan your days, weeks, and months, write naturally with Apple Pencil, organize your schedule, and keep your tasks, events, goals, and notes in one place. Digital Planner is also available on iPhone and Mac, so you can keep your planning accessible across your Apple devices. Use iPhone for quick access to your planner, calendar, tasks, and events on the go, or open Digital Planner on your Mac when you're working at your computer. Keep your planning synchronized across devices and easily check or update your schedule wherever you are. PLAN YOUR WAY Stay organized with flexible planning views for everything from detailed daily schedules to long-term goals: • Hourly Planner • Daily Planner • Weekly Planner • Monthly Planner • Yearly Planner • Daily goals, notes, and summaries • Checklists and tasks • Birthday calendar • Customizable planning templates WRITE NATURALLY WITH APPLE PENCIL Turn your iPad into a digital notebook and planner. Write, draw, highlight, add typed text, and organize content naturally. Convert handwriting to text or use speech-to-text when typing isn't convenient. CALENDARS & REMINDERS Bring planning and scheduling together: • Sync with Apple Calendar • Sync with Google Calendar • Create and edit Google Calendar events directly in the app • Connect and work with Outlook Calendar • Work with Apple Reminders • Add and manage events • Share your calendar with others NOTES, PDFs & MORE Use Digital Planner for planning, writing, studying, and organizing: • Create notes • Add stickers and images • Select and move content with the Lasso tool • Import and annotate PDF files • Track books with a reading list • Back up and restore your data MADE FOR EVERYDAY PLANNING Whether you're a student, teacher, professional, or simply enjoy the feeling of a traditional paper planner, Digital Planner gives you the freedom to organize your life your way. Enjoy the space and flexibility of planning on iPad with Apple Pencil, quickly check your schedule from iPhone when you're on the go, and access your planning from Mac while working at your computer. Have an idea or suggestion? Contact our support team and let us know what you'd like to see next. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app contains the following subscription options: 1-month membership from $6.99. 3-month membership from $12.99. 1-year membership from $29.99 after a 7-day free trial. Prices above are in U.S. dollars (USD) and apply to customers in the United States. Prices in other countries may vary and are displayed in the applicable local currency. Local App Store pricing may differ from a direct conversion based on current exchange rates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/terms-of-use/ EULA: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/eula/

Screenshots

Random Name Picker Tools4 screens
Digital Planner for iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Digital Planner for iPad at freemium against Random Name Picker Tools's subscription. Random Name Picker Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Random Name Picker Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Digital Planner for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Random Name Picker Tools against 4.3 for Digital Planner for iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 958 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 44% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Name Picker Tools ships an update every 3 days, Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Random Name Picker Tools versus Digital Planner for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Name Picker ToolsDigital Planner for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (958 ratings) — better4.3 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9582.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodePro StudiosAlina Shpak

Customer experience

Random Name Picker Tools

All ratings958 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative43.6%

Digital Planner for iPad

All ratings2,102 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Random Name Picker Tools

From 958 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Digital Planner for iPad

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with calendar
  • 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
  • ✨ Visually appealing design
  • 🖋️ Great for handwritten notes
  • 📚 Helpful book tracking feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🗓️ Sync issues between devices

Bugs and requests

Random Name Picker Tools

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scratch names option crashes
  • Wheel not centered on screen
  • App closes unexpectedly
  • Black screen on launch

Requested features

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

Digital Planner for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lasso tool issues with cut and paste
  • Disappearing text when writing over stickers
  • Inconsistent calendar sync
  • Eraser leaving jumbled pieces
  • Inability to rearrange pages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete individual pages
  • Improved eraser functionality
  • Sync with Outlook calendar
  • Monthly and yearly view improvements
  • Widgets for quick access

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Random Name Picker Tools

Subscriptions1
  • Random Name Picker Premium3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Random Name Picker Premium$3.99
  • Random Name Picker Premium$5.99
3 purchases

Digital Planner for iPad

Subscriptions3
  • Digital Planner (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Digital Planner (Three month)$12.993 Months
  • Digital Planner (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Random Name Picker Tools free?
Random Name Picker Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Planner for iPad free?
Digital Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Name Picker Tools or Digital Planner for iPad?
Random Name Picker Tools is rated higher. Random Name Picker Tools averages 4.4 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while Digital Planner for iPad averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Random Name Picker Tools or Digital Planner for iPad have ads?
Neither Random Name Picker Tools nor Digital Planner for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Name Picker Tools or Digital Planner for iPad?
Random Name Picker Tools ships an update every 3 days, and Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Most recently, Random Name Picker Tools was updated on November 4, 2026 and Digital Planner for iPad on November 3, 2026.

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