Comparison

Selector 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

Selector

This app helps you make decisions by randomly selecting one person from a group. It's perfect for settling disputes, choosing chores, or picking the first player in a game. Enjoy interactive animations and sounds as it makes the choice for you.

Highlights
  • Random person selection
  • Supports up to 5 people on iPhone
  • Supports up to 11 people on iPad
  • Particle animations
  • Interactive sounds
  • Compass mode
  • Clock mode
  • Draw mode
Features
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Need to select between a bunch of people? Selector will decide for you! Have everyone hold a finger on the device and the spinner will spin until it selects one person. Use it to pick who pays for dinner! Use it to decide who does the dishes! Use it to select the first player in a game! Selector will select between up to 5 people on the iPhone and up to 11 on the iPad. Features beautiful particle animation and fun interactive sounds. Also features compass, clock, and draw modes. Enjoy!

About

Random Word Device

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

Selector4 screens
Random Word Device4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Random Word Device at Free against Selector's $0.99. Random Word Device also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 56 months). Selector's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Random Word Device is free to download; Selector costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selector ships an update every 56 months, Random Word Device every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Selector versus Random Word Device: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelectorRandom Word Device
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony KobayashiJeffrey Leary

In-app purchases

None

Selector

No in-app purchases

None

Random Word Device

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selector free?
Selector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Word Device free?
Random Word Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Selector or Random Word Device have ads?
Neither Selector nor Random Word Device shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selector or Random Word Device?
Selector ships an update every 56 months, and Random Word Device every 9 days. Most recently, Selector was updated on October 2, 2026 and Random Word Device on September 30, 2026.

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