Comparison

The Random Number Generator! vs InkMate

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 random numbers with customizable ranges and speech synthesis. Ideal for raffles, drawings, or decision-making, this app offers a clean interface and history tracking. Supports a wide range of Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Advanced random number generation algorithms
  • Customizable appearance and number ranges
  • Speech synthesis for spoken numbers
  • Option to generate only unique numbers
  • History of generated numbers
  • Support for second screens and multitasking
  • Minimalistic and clean layout
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

InkMate

Features
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InkMate helps you turn photos into editable text quickly and privately. Capture a new photo or choose an existing image, then extract readable text in seconds. InkMate is built for everyday scanning: notes, labels, receipts, documents, screenshots, and anything else you want to copy, clean up, or save. Key features: • Capture text from camera photos • Import images from your photo library • Extract text using on-device recognition • Copy results quickly • Save recent scans locally • Review your previous scans • Built-in privacy and legal information • No account required InkMate is local-first. Your scans are stored on your device, and text recognition is performed using Apple system frameworks. The app is designed to be simple, fast, and useful without needing sign-in or cloud sync. InkMate may show ads to support development.

Screenshots

The Random Number Generator!4 screens
InkMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InkMate at none against The Random Number Generator!'s 4. InkMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). The Random Number Generator!'s advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price 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. InkMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Random Number Generator! ships an update every 2 weeks, InkMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Random Number Generator! versus InkMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Random Number Generator!InkMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (970 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings970 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas DeanDarshan Jethava

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

InkMate

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

InkMate

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 InkMate free?
InkMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Random Number Generator! or InkMate have ads?
The Random Number Generator! shows ads; InkMate does not.
Which is updated more often, The Random Number Generator! or InkMate?
The Random Number Generator! ships an update every 2 weeks, and InkMate every 4 days. Most recently, The Random Number Generator! was updated on November 13, 2026 and InkMate on November 9, 2026.

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