Comparison

Random Name Selector Pro vs Core Words Power Station Lite

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

Core Words Power Station Lite

Features
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A learning readiness and core learning vocabulary assessment tool for individuals with developmental and language delays Features: - Level 1 measures a reliable behavior for learning. - Level 2 builds core vocabulary words and concepts foundation. - Level 3 measures the acquisition of the core vocabulary words and concepts. - Includes Assessment Report writing tool. - Includes practice activities with curriculum-based vocabulary words.

Screenshots

Random Name Selector Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Core Words Power Station Lite at Free against Random Name Selector Pro's $4.99. Core Words Power Station Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown). Random Name Selector Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months).

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

Core Words Power Station Lite is free to download; Random Name Selector Pro costs $4.99 up front. Core Words Power Station Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Name Selector Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Name Selector Pro ships an update every 5 months, Core Words Power Station Lite every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Random Name Selector Pro versus Core Words Power Station Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Name Selector ProCore Words Power Station Lite
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB1014 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDTECH MONSTER LIMITEDAttainment Company

In-app purchases

None

Random Name Selector Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Core Words Power Station Lite

One-time1
  • Full Version$99.99

Questions

Is Random Name Selector Pro free?
Random Name Selector Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core Words Power Station Lite free?
Core Words Power Station Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Name Selector Pro or Core Words Power Station Lite have ads?
Random Name Selector Pro shows ads; Core Words Power Station Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Name Selector Pro or Core Words Power Station Lite?
Random Name Selector Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Core Words Power Station Lite every 19 months. Most recently, Random Name Selector Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Core Words Power Station Lite on October 27, 2026.

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