# RANDOM.ORG vs Game Notebook

RANDOM.ORG and Game Notebook both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Game Notebook's written reviews are positive against 59% of RANDOM.ORG's. Game Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RANDOM.ORG's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RANDOM.ORG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Game Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RANDOM.ORG against 4.7 for Game Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RANDOM.ORG has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of RANDOM.ORG's written reviews are positive against 100% of Game Notebook's.

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, Game Notebook every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RANDOM.ORG | Game Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomorg/id641621861/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RANDOM.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/641621864) | [Paul Rolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/625973395) |

## 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.)


### Game Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-notebook/id1296672712)

Easily track scores for any board game or card game. Customize player names, starting points, and increments. Maintain a history of past games and easily set up rematches.

**Highlights:** Customizable player names and colors, Adjustable starting and increment values, Drag-and-drop player rearrangement, Sort players by score, Game history and rematch functionality, Easy player deletion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RANDOM.ORG free?

RANDOM.ORG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Game Notebook free?

Game Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RANDOM.ORG or Game Notebook?

Game Notebook is rated higher. RANDOM.ORG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Game Notebook averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do RANDOM.ORG or Game Notebook have ads?

Neither RANDOM.ORG nor Game Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RANDOM.ORG or Game Notebook?

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, and Game Notebook every 17 months. Most recently, RANDOM.ORG was updated on October 9, 2026 and Game Notebook on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*