# RANDOM.ORG vs Pretty Random

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RANDOM.ORG | Pretty Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomorg/id641621861/reviews)** | [4.4 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 306 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RANDOM.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/641621864) | [steven burnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027497084) |

## What reviewers say

### RANDOM.ORG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomorg/id641621861)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card Shuffler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Integer Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dice Roller | $0.99 | one-time |
| List Randomizer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lotto Quick Pick | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Randomizers | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretty-random-rng/id1126199480)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten new gradients | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Lives Matters Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five new fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Shake to randomize feature
- 🎨 Sleek and colorful design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty entering min/max values
- 🔍 Lack of full-screen support on iPhone X
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes outside of specified range
- Shake to randomize not always working as expected
- Ads reappearing after purchasing ad removal

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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