Comparison

Name Dice by Thinkamingo vs Evo by Ozobot

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

Head to head
About

Name Dice by Thinkamingo

Generate unique fictional names for characters with a vast library of first and last name combinations. Perfect for writers seeking inspiration, this app offers an easy way to find fitting names quickly, helping to maintain writing flow.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of first and last names
  • Endless name combinations
  • Tap for new suggestions
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Writing exercise prompts
Features
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Name Dice is a simple tool to create interesting fictional names. This app includes hundreds of first and last names, resulting in nearly endless name combinations. Featured in MakeUseOf’s “4 iPhone/iPad Apps For Brainstorming Writing Ideas, Plots, & Characters” Name Dice has received numerous 5-star reviews from writers of all ages and levels! “I have NEVER been able to come up with names out of the blue when I'm in full writing mode! Sometimes I even put symbols in the text for names so I don't have to interrupt the flow of the story. With Name Dice, problem solved, quickly and easily. There's no complicated thing you need to do to open or close the app. Just a couple of taps and you have a random name for your character before you can say 'Holy Shakespeare!'” - E D Stewart “This app is definitely one of my favorites. I've never really been that good with creating names for anything but the app more than makes up for my weak point. Most if not all names fit together perfectly and sound natural. There are no forced or absurd names each name is so strong that I feel as if the character practically comes to life as soon as I read it.” - Keystat Stuck on a name? Tap the screen for a new suggestion. If you don’t like that one, tap it again! It’s that easy! Suggested exercises: Draw Me: Roll a name, sketch a picture of that person. Who Am I?: Roll a name, write down 5 likes and 5 dislikes. Family Tree: Roll a name, then make a family tree. Who are the parents? Grandparents? Friends: Roll 5 names and figure out how they all know each other. Chess club? School? Retirement home? Archenemies: Roll 2 names. What’s their conflict? Secret Crush: Roll a name. What makes this person your secret crush? Summer Vacation: Roll a name. Write a paragraph about what this person did on their summer vacation. Most Wanted: Roll a name. Make a “Most Wanted” poster with a mugshot, why they are wanted, and reward amount. It’s a Girl/Boy!: Roll a name and make a baby announcement for them. Nobel Prize Winner: Roll a name. Write a paragraph about them and why they won a Nobel Prize. World Traveler: Roll a name. Write a short description of this adventurer and their adventures.

About

Evo by Ozobot

This app serves as a companion for learning and creating with a robot companion. It provides access to coding tools, classroom resources, and support to maximize the robot's capabilities for educational and home use.

Highlights
  • Learn with robot companion
  • Create with robot companion
  • Connect with robot companion
  • Ozobot Blockly access
  • Classroom resources
  • FAQs and support
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Meet your go-to companion to learn, create and connect with Evo, all from your smartphone or tablet. For use at school or at home, the Evo App offers quick access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and more to get the most out of your Ozobot experience.

Screenshots

Name Dice by Thinkamingo4 screens
Evo by Ozobot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Evo by Ozobot at every 2 months against Name Dice by Thinkamingo's every 9 months. Evo by Ozobot also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 142). Name Dice by Thinkamingo's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 66%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Name Dice by Thinkamingo against 4.6 for Evo by Ozobot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo by Ozobot has 1.1K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Name Dice by Thinkamingo's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evo by Ozobot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Name Dice by Thinkamingo ships an update every 9 months, Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Name Dice by Thinkamingo versus Evo by Ozobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterName Dice by ThinkamingoEvo by Ozobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (142 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better66.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1421.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinkamingoEvollve, Inc.

Customer experience

Name Dice by Thinkamingo

All ratings143 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative8.1%

Evo by Ozobot

All ratings1,069 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative30.9%

User reviews

Name Dice by Thinkamingo

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for writers
  • 💡 Generates realistic names
  • ❤️ Great for character creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔊 Loud sound effects
  • 📚 Limited name selection
  • 🎨 Lacks diversity in names

Evo by Ozobot

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and engaging app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Innovative features like Ozoblockly programming
  • 🤖 Great for learning about robotics and coding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Stripped of many features after recent update
  • 🔋 Poor battery life for the Ozobot Evo
  • 📱 Connectivity issues with the app and Ozobot

Bugs and requests

Name Dice by Thinkamingo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezes on startup
  • Inconsistent name generation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add gender filters for names
  • Allow users to add custom names
  • Implement name search/sorting options
  • Expand name database to include more cultures

Evo by Ozobot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firmware update bricking Ozobot devices
  • Inability to connect and calibrate Ozobot with the app
  • Saved programs not working after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back removed features like customization, tricks, and accounts
  • Add battery percentage indicator for Ozobot Evo
  • Improve app navigation and make key functions more accessible
  • Expand programming and coding capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Name Dice by Thinkamingo

No in-app purchases

None

Evo by Ozobot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Name Dice by Thinkamingo free?
Name Dice by Thinkamingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evo by Ozobot free?
Evo by Ozobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Name Dice by Thinkamingo or Evo by Ozobot?
Evo by Ozobot is rated higher. Name Dice by Thinkamingo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Evo by Ozobot averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Name Dice by Thinkamingo or Evo by Ozobot have ads?
Neither Name Dice by Thinkamingo nor Evo by Ozobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Name Dice by Thinkamingo or Evo by Ozobot?
Name Dice by Thinkamingo ships an update every 9 months, and Evo by Ozobot every 2 months. Most recently, Name Dice by Thinkamingo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Evo by Ozobot on November 2, 2026.

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