Comparison

Random Name Selector Pro vs DoodleConnect

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

Head to head
About

Random Name Selector Pro

This app helps teachers manage classrooms by randomly selecting students for participation. It allows for group creation, exclusion of specific students, and customization of selection parameters. Features like animated graphics, sound effects, and data backup enhance engagement and usability.

Highlights
  • Random student selection
  • Create and manage student groups
  • Exclude students from selection
  • Import student lists
  • Customizable selection limits
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Animated graphics and themes
Features
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A Fun, classroom management tool, designed for Teachers, that will engage and entertain students. Simply create one or more groups (a Class or Group of Students). Add students to those groups. The App will then randomly select students from the highlighted group. All names will be displayed before a name is displayed for a second time. Features: • Call on your students in a different order every time. • If you want to exclude a Student/s from the selection, simply turn them off in the settings screen. This can be particularly useful for any absentees. • You can delete and edit Groups / Group member names easily inside the app. • The number of Students / Groups is limited only by the amount of free space on your device. • Use a FREE Dropbox account to backup and “Sync” your Groups/Group members with your other devices. You can even use the same Groups/Group members in our “Random Team Selector Pro” app (separate purchase). • If you have a lot of Groups/Group Members to define you can even import them from a text or CSV file. • The teacher can determine how many times any single name can be displayed. This avoids the problem of students “switching off” once their name has been selected once. • This is a Universal App for iPhone and iPad. • The Animated Graphics and multiple themes make the whole experience a pleasure and keep things fresh for the students. You can even create your own backgrounds. • Sound effects and background music help make the app more engaging but can also be switched ON/OFF individually as required. • You can apply a “Passcode” to access the settings screen. • Need to know where you are in the selection process. We have added a display option that shows the number of names drawn and the number of names remaining in the particular selection process. • Provide Feedback to the Developers directly from within the App….let us know how we can make it better. • Share with your friends on Facebook or Twitter from within the App. We value your feedback. Many of the features above are the direct result of Teacher feedback. If you have any ideas of ways the app can be improved we would love to hear them. Also, if you want to report a bug please use the “Email Support” button inside the app, or email us directly at support@edtechmonster.com We will always get back to you.

About

DoodleConnect

Monitor your child's educational development across multiple learning applications. Stay informed about their achievements, progress through the curriculum, and receive real-time updates on their learning journey.

Highlights
  • Instant progress notifications
  • View latest achievements
  • Track stars earned
  • Follow curriculum progress
Features
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Track your child's progress across all four Doodle apps with DoodleConnect! With the help of DoodleConnect, you can get involved with your child's learning journey like never before. ▶ Key features • Receive instant notifications about their progress • View their latest achievements and see how many stars they've earned • Follow their progress through the curriculum DoodleConnect is free for all Doodle users, whether you have a home or school subscription.

Screenshots

Random Name Selector Pro4 screens
DoodleConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DoodleConnect at Free against Random Name Selector Pro's $4.99. DoodleConnect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Random Name Selector Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, 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

DoodleConnect is free to download; Random Name Selector Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DoodleConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Random Name Selector Pro's written reviews are positive against 56% of DoodleConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Name Selector Pro ships an update every 5 months, DoodleConnect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Random Name Selector Pro versus DoodleConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Name Selector ProDoodleConnect
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (30 ratings)4.7 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3056 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEDTECH MONSTER LIMITEDDiscovery Education Inc.

Customer experience

Random Name Selector Pro

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative42.4%

DoodleConnect

All ratings56 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative38.0%

Bugs and requests

Random Name Selector Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DoodleConnect

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Losing streak
  • No synching between apps on different devices
  • Not synching with Doodle Connect app
  • Latest update ruined the app
  • Can't understand children's results anymore
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  • Lots of annoying little glitches
  • Doesn't work on most devices
  • App keeps switching off
  • Update is not working
  • Can't see message and screen freeze on tapping message icon
  • Can't go back to view another sibling's account
  • Lack accuracy
  • Difficult to collate the information needed
  • App won't work
  • Doesn't really work
  • Can only see one or none of children's progress
  • Says child is on 0 day streak when they are not
  • Too many glitches in system
  • Doesn't record all points when signing in across different devices
  • Parent app no longer works
  • Last version defective
  • Parent dashboard cannot log on
  • Misleading info, doesn't relate to child's DM app
  • Doodle Stars on DM different to parent area and parent app
  • Cannot delete and reinstall because info is stored in the cloud
  • Delay between parent app and DoodleMaths app
  • Today's or yesterday's stars not showing in metrics
  • Missing lots of data
  • No longer works since update
  • Latest version crap, glitchy
  • Have to enter credentials regularly
  • Live View never shows anything
  • App is full of fundamental design flaws

Requested features

35 requests
  • Bring back old version
  • More comprehensive initial test
  • More challenging levels
  • Option to add extra material for all students
  • Better graphing options
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  • See everything that is on the website within the app
  • Add more data feed options
  • Improve user experience
  • Improve design
  • Option to create graphs of all students
  • Option to select metrics for graphing
  • Improve Live View functionality
  • Real-time syncing between apps and devices
  • Fix streak issues
  • Fix synching issues with Doodle Connect
  • Allow multiple accounts under one login
  • Make app more engaging after all questions are done
  • Improve accuracy of reports
  • Simplify setup process
  • Offer combined order discounts
  • Improve customer service responsiveness and helpfulness
  • Fix login issues
  • Improve accuracy of streaks and progress tracking
  • Improve message viewing and replying
  • Allow switching between sibling accounts easily
  • Make app more user-friendly
  • Bring back old app features
  • Make app more interactive
  • Improve data visualization
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve reporting accuracy
  • Fix app freezing issues
  • Improve parent app functionality
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Improve accuracy of Doodle Age

In-app purchases

None

Random Name Selector Pro

No in-app purchases

None

DoodleConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Name Selector Pro free?
Random Name Selector Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoodleConnect free?
DoodleConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Random Name Selector Pro or DoodleConnect?
DoodleConnect is rated higher. Random Name Selector Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while DoodleConnect averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.
Do Random Name Selector Pro or DoodleConnect have ads?
Random Name Selector Pro shows ads; DoodleConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Name Selector Pro or DoodleConnect?
Random Name Selector Pro ships an update every 5 months, and DoodleConnect every 2 months. Most recently, Random Name Selector Pro was updated on August 23, 2026 and DoodleConnect on September 21, 2026.

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