Comparison

Pocket Schedule Planner vs Random Name Picker Tools

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Schedule Planner

This app helps students, teachers, and parents organize classes, exams, and assignments. It provides intuitive tools to manage schedules, track homework, and receive timely alerts for upcoming events, making academic life more manageable.

Highlights
  • Organize courses, classes, and exams
  • Manage assignments by date, course, or priority
  • Set general and individual notifications
  • View classes in a weekly schedule
  • Manage semesters and holidays
  • Track instructor information
Features
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*Are you a student who often troubled with when and where the next class will be? *Are you a teacher who often troubled with different courses of different grades & classes? *Are you a parent who often troubled with that you would like to take care of kids while they are having exam but you do not even know when the exam is? Then Pocket Schedule is for you! Designed and developed by polycents! Our Pocket Schedule is one of the best tools to track down all your courses, classes, and assignments. Once you use the app you will want nothing else to make your school life easier. ORGANIZE COURSES, CLASSES & EXAMS You can easily input and manage your courses, classes, and exams. All your classes will be displayed in a week-view within the schedule module. You are supplied with a set of icons for your courses, and the icons will be continually updated in every upgrade version. By the way, you can cancel the separate class in case of emergency events. MANAGE ASSIGNMENT Kinds of sections are designed to track down all your assignments easily and intuitively. You can either organize your assignments by date, by course or by priority or sort them by completed or uncompleted. KEEP YOU ALERT A powerful notification feature makes sure that you will never miss even one class or assignment. The app allows you to set general notification of all classes and separate alarms of each assignment. FILLED WITH FEATURES -Easily manage different semesters and holidays. -Manage detailed information of all your instructors. -Add a course, exam or assignment easily. -Each course has a well-designed icon. -Sort all assignments into different sections as you want. -Done an assignment easily, just by one tap. -Today’s classes are shown in a specific module so that you can get them intuitively. -Each assignment and class has its own notification. -All classes are shown in a week view, you can scroll to get the information you want so that you will not forget even one class. # Subscription Details # - Monthly, 6 months and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/55082894 Terms of use: https://polycents.com/terms-%26-conditions-3 Download and start to use the Pocket Schedule to make your school life easier. Think of Pocket Schedule as your classes, exams & assignments alarm clock. If you have any problems or suggestions please send a mail to schedule@support.polycents.com, and you will get the response in a short time.

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

Screenshots

Pocket Schedule Planner4 screens
Random Name Picker Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Random Name Picker Tools at none against Pocket Schedule Planner's shown. Random Name Picker Tools also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Pocket Schedule Planner's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 925). On price, rating, 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. Pocket Schedule Planner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Random Name Picker Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Pocket Schedule Planner against 4.4 for Random Name Picker Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Schedule Planner has 8.3K ratings behind it against 925, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Pocket Schedule Planner's written reviews are positive against 43% of Random Name Picker Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Schedule Planner ships an update every 2 months, Random Name Picker Tools every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Schedule Planner versus Random Name Picker Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Schedule PlannerRandom Name Picker Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.3K ratings) — better4.4 (925 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3K — better925
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1312.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsCodePro Studios

Customer experience

Pocket Schedule Planner

All ratings8,257 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative17.4%

Random Name Picker Tools

All ratings925 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative44.4%

User reviews

Pocket Schedule Planner

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and visually clear
  • 🚀 Helps stay organized and on top of assignments
  • 💡 Detailed and helpful features like color coding, reminders, and syncing
  • 👍 Convenient to have everything in one app on your phone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with adding/editing semesters and holidays
  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🔋 App can slow down and overheat devices
  • 🔒 Sync issues between devices

Random Name Picker Tools

From 925 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

Bugs and requests

Pocket Schedule Planner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't add or edit semesters
  • Crashes when trying to add new semester
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add recurring assignments and tasks
  • Integrate with calendar apps
  • Add widgets for home screen
  • Grade tracking and GPA calculation

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Pocket Schedule Planner

Subscriptions6
  • Premium - 1 Month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Premium - 6 Months$8.996 Months
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  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$23.99
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

Questions

Is Pocket Schedule Planner free?
Pocket Schedule Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Name Picker Tools free?
Random Name Picker Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Schedule Planner or Random Name Picker Tools?
Pocket Schedule Planner is rated higher. Pocket Schedule Planner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Random Name Picker Tools averages 4.4 from 925 ratings.
Do Pocket Schedule Planner or Random Name Picker Tools have ads?
Pocket Schedule Planner shows ads; Random Name Picker Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Schedule Planner or Random Name Picker Tools?
Pocket Schedule Planner ships an update every 2 months, and Random Name Picker Tools every 3 days. Most recently, Pocket Schedule Planner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Random Name Picker Tools on October 16, 2026.

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