# Random Input vs MagicCloud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicCloud at none against Random Input's 2. MagicCloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Random Input's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Input sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. MagicCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random Input ships an update every 5 months, MagicCloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Input | MagicCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-input/id578071417/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralph Cos](https://appshunter.io/developer/573505028) | [星灿 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706045018) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Input

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-input/id578071417)

This utility app generates random cards, suits, or numbers, acting as a virtual spectator with feedback. It serves as an introduction to more advanced magic training tools.

**Highlights:** Random card generation, Random suit generation, Random number generation (1-52), Virtual spectator feedback, Introduction to magic training tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $1.99 | per year |


### MagicCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiccloud/id6469010211)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Input free?

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

### Is MagicCloud free?

MagicCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Random Input or MagicCloud have ads?

MagicCloud shows ads; Random Input does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Input or MagicCloud?

Random Input ships an update every 5 months, and MagicCloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Random Input was updated on August 28, 2026 and MagicCloud on September 11, 2026.

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