Comparison

small vs Random Word Device

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Deeper dialogue prompts
  • Question cards
  • Quote cards
  • Image cards
  • Facilitates meaningful connections
  • Suitable for all relationships
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 21 themed word packs
  • Customizable word selection
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Light/dark mode
  • Accent color customization
  • Chrome dial button style
Features
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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.

Screenshots

small4 screens
Random Word Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
small versus Random Word Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersmallRandom Word Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichelle WongJeffrey Leary

In-app purchases

None

small

No in-app purchases

None

Random Word Device

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is small free?
small is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Word Device free?
Random Word Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, small or Random Word Device?
small is rated higher. small averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Random Word Device averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do small or Random Word Device have ads?
Neither small nor Random Word Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, small or Random Word Device?
small ships an update every 4 months, and Random Word Device every 9 days. Most recently, small was updated on November 3, 2026 and Random Word Device on October 31, 2026.

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