# Cryptical vs Random Name Generator & Picker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cryptical at 92% against Random Name Generator & Picker's 47%. Cryptical also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Random Name Generator & Picker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cryptical sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Random Name Generator & Picker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cryptical holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cryptical has 3.9K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Cryptical's written reviews are positive against 47% of Random Name Generator & Picker's.

Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, Random Name Generator & Picker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cryptical | Random Name Generator & Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptical/id385464875/reviews)** | [4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-generator-and-picker/id1617864384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rene Fouquet](https://appshunter.io/developer/383061334) | [Burak Gomec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579228412) |

## What reviewers say

### Cryptical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptical/id385464875)

Generate strong, random passwords and passphrases with extensive customization options. Create secure credentials for personal use or system administration, with support for multiple languages and advanced character controls. Protect your generated passwords with biometric security.

**Highlights:** Truly random password generation, Customizable character sets, Random passphrase generation, Password strength meter, Bulk password generation, Biometric security protection, Multi-language word lists

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $8.99 | one-time |


### Random Name Generator & Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-generator-and-picker/id1617864384)

Generate realistic fake personal information for various purposes, including creating profiles, protecting privacy, or for creative projects. Offers a wide range of customizable details like names, addresses, and pictures.

**Highlights:** Generate random full names and surnames, Create fake addresses and email addresses, Generate random passwords and encrypted passwords, Pick random age, country, and nationality, Select random profile pictures, Create male or female decoy IDs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $0.89 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $0.95 | per 7 days |
| Use all premium features | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium-Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium-Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Upgrade To Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Premium-Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Works perfect
- 👍 Useful for online privacy
- 👍 Helps reduce mental energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ineffective for some features
- 🐛 Not aesthetic
- 🐛 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 Lifetime version not restored
- 🐛 Country specific info not changing

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime version won't be restored
- Error completing purchase
- Error occurred when claiming subscription
- App issue solved by developer quickly
- Problem with lifetime option purchase

**Requested features**

- Add thesaurus synonyms AI
- Create a Pokémon Name Generator
- More generator apps on App Store
- Match photo to age generated
- Select age as an option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cryptical free?

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

### Is Random Name Generator & Picker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cryptical or Random Name Generator & Picker?

Cryptical is rated higher. Cryptical averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Random Name Generator & Picker averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.

### Do Cryptical or Random Name Generator & Picker have ads?

Random Name Generator & Picker shows ads; Cryptical does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cryptical or Random Name Generator & Picker?

Cryptical ships an update every 3 months, and Random Name Generator & Picker every 2 months. Most recently, Cryptical was updated on September 23, 2026 and Random Name Generator & Picker on September 24, 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.*