small vs Random Word Device
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
small
This app offers prompts and topics to move beyond superficial conversations and foster deeper connections. It includes question, quote, and image cards designed to enhance dialogue with friends, family, or even for self-reflection.
- Deeper dialogue prompts
- Question cards
- Quote cards
- Image cards
- Facilitates meaningful connections
- Suitable for all relationships
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Tired of endless small talk about the weather, shopping, or sports? Skip the polite conversation and build more meaningful connections! smalltalks is a collection of prompts and topics that help facilitate deeper, more open dialogue. There are question, quote, and image cards to take any conversation to the next level. Whether it’s with a few acquaintances, the BFF, or just yourself, there’s something for all relationships.
Random Word Device
Generate random words for games and creative prompts with a customizable interface. Choose from themed word packs and fine-tune selections for any occasion, from party games to writing inspiration.
- 21 themed word packs
- Customizable word selection
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Light/dark mode
- Accent color customization
- Chrome dial button style
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Random Word Device is a random word generator that feels like a sleek pocket gadget—not another cluttered utility. Press the dial, watch the display roll to the next pick, and run your night from a focused device. 21 word packs Choose from 21 themed packs and mix them however you like. There’s a broad General bank plus vocabulary and party-game sets—Charades, Pictionary, Pictionary Advanced, Catchphrase, Famous People, Movies, Places, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Food & Drink, Animals, Sports & Games, Music & Instruments, Science & Nature, Occupations, History & Mythology, Technology, Emotions & Feelings, and Around the House—so you can tune the shuffle for family game night, sketch games, acting prompts, or creative writing. Fine-grained control Turn whole packs on or off from the Words tab, then open any pack to toggle individual words—perfect when you want to drop a clue someone always guesses or keep the list appropriate for your group. In Settings, enable or disable Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme so the pool matches the room. Optional upcoming word preview helps hosts queue the next round without slowing play. Make it yours Set appearance to light, dark, or match the system. Pick an accent color—green, orange, ice, magenta, or amber—for that terminal-meets-hardware vibe. Prefer a more machined control? Turn on the chrome dial button style. Simple navigation Shuffle for play, Words to curate packs and entries, Settings for behavior and look—everything stays minimal and readable. Ways to use it Charades and drawing games, Catchphrase-style guessing, icebreakers, writing prompts, classroom warm-ups, freestyle raps, or any time you need a fair random word without digging through lists. If you want a compact gadget on your phone that respects your attention—customizable, party-ready, and fun—that’s Random Word Device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: small at 4.7 against Random Word Device's 4.0. small also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Random Word Device's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
small holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: small has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
small ships an update every 4 months, Random Word Device every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | small | Random Word Device |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michelle Wong | Jeffrey Leary |
In-app purchases
small
No in-app purchases
Random Word Device
No in-app purchases









