Comparison

The Random Number Generator! vs Random Things Generator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

About

Random Things Generator

Easily generate random numbers, cards, colors, dice rolls, and more. Create custom lists for unique generation needs. Features a clean interface and syncs across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Number Generator
  • Card Generator
  • Coin Flipper
  • Color Generator
  • Dice Roller
  • Custom List Generator
  • Clean UI
Features
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This app is great if you want to generate random things. Here's some of the generators included: • Number Generator • Card Generator • Coin Flipper • Color Generator • Dice Roller You can also create your own lists of things to generate. Core Features • Clean UI • Features loads of useful generators • Automatically synced with all your Apple devices • No Ads

Screenshots

The Random Number Generator!4 screens
Random Things Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Things Generator at none against The Random Number Generator!'s 4. Random Things Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). The Random Number Generator!'s advantage is ratings volume (836 vs 60) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. The Random Number Generator! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Random Things Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Random Number Generator! against 4.7 for Random Things Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Random Number Generator! has 836 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of The Random Number Generator!'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Random Things Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Random Number Generator! ships an update every 2 weeks, Random Things Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Random Number Generator! versus Random Things Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Random Number Generator!Random Things Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (836 ratings) — better4.7 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings836 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DeanMichael Horowitz

Customer experience

The Random Number Generator!

All ratings836 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.9%

Random Things Generator

All ratings60 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

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

Random Things Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Random Number Generator!

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
  • Coffee!$2.99
  • Sandwich!$6.99
None

Random Things Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Random Number Generator! free?
The Random Number Generator! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Things Generator free?
Random Things Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Random Number Generator! or Random Things Generator?
The Random Number Generator! is rated higher. The Random Number Generator! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Random Things Generator averages 4.7 from 60 ratings.
Do The Random Number Generator! or Random Things Generator have ads?
The Random Number Generator! shows ads; Random Things Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, The Random Number Generator! or Random Things Generator?
The Random Number Generator! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Random Things Generator fortnightly. Most recently, The Random Number Generator! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Random Things Generator on August 27, 2026.

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