The Random Number Generator! vs Pretty Random
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Random Number Generator!
Generate unpredictable, unique random numbers with advanced algorithms. Customize appearance, hear numbers spoken aloud, and set number ranges. Ideal for lotteries and various applications requiring random selection.
- Superior random number algorithms
- Customizable appearance
- Speech synthesis for spoken numbers
- Selectable minimum and maximum number ranges
- Option for unique number generation
- History of generated numbers
- Second screen support (AirPlay/wired)
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Make sure you have The Random Number Generator for those inevitable times when you urgently need a random number! Features: • Uses advanced algorithms for a unique sequence of random numbers every time. • A customizable appearance. • Speech Synthesis to read out your number in your device language. • Options to choose both a minimum and maximum number to limit the result to the random number you really need. • An option to show a history of generated numbers. • The ability to only generate unique numbers. • A clean, minimalistic layout with no clutter. • Support for second screens using AirPlay or wired connections. • Perfect for raffles, drawings, and lottery picks. • Designed to fully support all iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch screen sizes. • Supports iPad multitasking, including Split View and Slide Over. This app will constantly be updated and improved. If you have any feedback or suggestions on what you would like to see, please contact us at: Nick@FluffyLogicGames.com This app follows Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pretty Random
Easily generate random numbers with a simple shake of your phone. This app is perfect for various uses, from board games and classroom selections to raffles and game streaming.
- Shake to generate numbers
- Random number generation
- Board game companion
- Classroom selection tool
- Raffle generator
- Game streaming aid
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A simple, beautiful random number generator. Just shake your phone and watch the numbers change! A fun use for Pretty Random is .. ⁃ board game ⁃ Random selection, even in the classroom :) ⁃ Game streaming - Raffling - Wordle choices ⁃ and many more * Please let us know of the many fun ways you use Pretty Random!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Random Number Generator! at 4.8 against Pretty Random's 4.4. The Random Number Generator! also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 74%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. The Random Number Generator! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Random Number Generator! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 929 and 306 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of The Random Number Generator!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Pretty Random's.
The Random Number Generator! ships an update every 3 weeks, Pretty Random monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Random Number Generator! | Pretty Random |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (929 ratings) — better | 4.4 (306 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 73.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 929 — better | 306 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Dean | steven burnett |
Customer experience
The Random Number Generator!
Pretty Random
User reviews
The Random Number Generator!
From 929 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile with many options
- 🚀 Efficient for various tasks
- ✅ Reliable and dependable
- 🌟 Useful for decision-making
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App sometimes won't open
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 Repeating numbers issue
- 🐛 Inconsistent randomness
Pretty Random
From 306 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Shake to randomize feature
- 🎨 Sleek and colorful design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty entering min/max values
- 🔍 Lack of full-screen support on iPhone X
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
Bugs and requests
The Random Number Generator!
Reported bugs
12 issues- App keeps crashing on startup
- App sometimes shows a blank screen
- App sometimes won't open
- App occasionally repeats the same number
- Watch version is limited and cannot change range
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- Green slider is broken
- New update doesn't work well, reverts to old number
- Voice function not working for some users
- Haptic feedback sporadically turns on after being turned off
- Auto-generate speed is too fast in new version
- App crashes when connected to a VGA monitor
- App freezes after generating only a few numbers
Requested features
14 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to autoplay with screen off
- Availability in other languages
- Adjustable font size in data entry fields
- Bluetooth connectivity to TV
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- Add more bells and whistles
- Option for different colored raffle numbers
- Time stamp for each number generated
- Negative number support
- Bluetooth connectivity
- More control over number generation (e.g., sequence length, time interval)
- Ability to set timer for auto-generate speed
- Seven number generators on one page for referees
- Option to never repeat a number consecutively
Pretty Random
Reported bugs
3 issues- Numbers sometimes outside of specified range
- Shake to randomize not always working as expected
- Ads reappearing after purchasing ad removal
Requested features
4 requests- Option to remember last used min/max values
- Ability to generate multiple random numbers at once
- Non-repeating number generation mode
- Support for negative numbers and decimal values
In-app purchases
The Random Number Generator!
- Supporter$0.991 Month
- Remove Adverts$0.99
- Coffee!$2.99
- Sandwich!$6.99
Pretty Random
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Ten new gradients$0.99
- Black Lives Matters Background$0.99
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- Five new fonts$0.99
- Premium Bundle$1.99
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