Comparison

RANDOM.ORG vs Pretty Random

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

Head to head
About

RANDOM.ORG

Generate certified true random numbers and use various randomizing tools. This app provides a coin flipper, dice roller, card shuffler, lotto quick pick, integer generator, and list randomizer, all powered by atmospheric noise for high-quality randomness.

Highlights
  • Certified true randomness
  • Coin flipper
  • Dice roller
  • Card shuffler
  • Lotto quick pick
  • Integer generator
  • List randomizer
Features
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All randomness wasn't created equal. This app offers certified true randomness, generated with atmospheric noise and independently approved by several testing labs. (See sample certificate from eCOGRA.) You can use our randomizers for free and without ads in this official app. If you would like to support our free services, you can do so by making a donation through our website: https://www.random.org/donate - Coin Flipper with 100 different coins from Ancient Rome to 27 modern currencies - Dice Roller to roll up to six regular dice in one go - Card Shuffler to shuffle playing cards and draw them one at a time - Lotto Quick Pick with more than 170 lotteries from all around the world - Integer Generator to generate true random numbers in configurable intervals - List Randomizer to create and randomize your own lists of items RANDOM.ORG was founded in 1998 and generates certified true randomness from atmospheric noise, which for many purposes is better than the pseudo-random numbers typically used in computer programs. Our mission is the generate the highest quality true randomness and make it available to the world in useful forms.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Shake to generate numbers
  • Random number generation
  • Board game companion
  • Classroom selection tool
  • Raffle generator
  • Game streaming aid
Features
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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!

Screenshots

RANDOM.ORG4 screens
Pretty Random4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RANDOM.ORG at none against Pretty Random's shown. RANDOM.ORG also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 306). Pretty Random's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. RANDOM.ORG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pretty Random sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RANDOM.ORG holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 306 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of RANDOM.ORG's written reviews are positive against 74% of Pretty Random's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, Pretty Random every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RANDOM.ORG versus Pretty Random: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRANDOM.ORGPretty Random
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better4.4 (306 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews73.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better306
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRANDOM.ORGsteven burnett

Customer experience

RANDOM.ORG

All ratings1,336 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative32.3%

Pretty Random

All ratings306 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.1%

User reviews

RANDOM.ORG

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Truly random
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various applications (music practice, gaming, decision-making)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Lack of offline functionality

Pretty Random

From 306 App Store ratings

What 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

RANDOM.ORG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random number generation issues (repeating numbers, inconsistent behavior)
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Crashes when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to paste long lists for randomization
  • Support for multiple types of dice and dice rolling
  • Customizable default settings
  • Offline mode or local data storage
  • Improved list management (sorting, reordering, etc.)

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

6 purchases

RANDOM.ORG

One-time6
  • Card Shuffler$0.99
  • Integer Generator$0.99
  • Dice Roller$0.99
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  • List Randomizer$0.99
  • Lotto Quick Pick$0.99
  • All Randomizers$2.99
5 purchases

Pretty Random

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is RANDOM.ORG free?
RANDOM.ORG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pretty Random free?
Pretty Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RANDOM.ORG or Pretty Random?
RANDOM.ORG is rated higher. RANDOM.ORG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pretty Random averages 4.4 from 306 ratings.
Do RANDOM.ORG or Pretty Random have ads?
Pretty Random shows ads; RANDOM.ORG does not.
Which is updated more often, RANDOM.ORG or Pretty Random?
RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, and Pretty Random every 6 weeks. Most recently, RANDOM.ORG was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pretty Random on October 5, 2026.

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