Comparison

Dog Toy 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

Dog Toy

This app simulates a dog toy that squeaks when the device is shaken or the image is pinched. It's designed to entertain your dog by mimicking a new toy.

Highlights
  • Shake to squeak
  • Pinch to squeak
  • Simulates a new toy
  • Entertains dogs
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Shake your mobile or pinch the image of the ball to make it squeak and watch your dog goes crazy trying to find the new toy

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

Dog Toy1 screens
Random Word Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Word Device at 4.0 against Dog Toy's 2.9. Random Word Device also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Dog Toy's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Dog Toy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Word Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Word Device holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Toy has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dog Toy ships an update every 6 months, Random Word Device every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dog Toy versus Random Word Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDog ToyRandom Word Device
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSPJeffrey Leary

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dog Toy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Random Word Device

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dog Toy free?
Dog Toy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Word Device free?
Random Word Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dog Toy or Random Word Device?
Random Word Device is rated higher. Dog Toy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Random Word Device averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dog Toy or Random Word Device have ads?
Dog Toy shows ads; Random Word Device does not.
Which is updated more often, Dog Toy or Random Word Device?
Dog Toy ships an update every 6 months, and Random Word Device every 9 days. Most recently, Dog Toy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Random Word Device on October 31, 2026.

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