# RANDOM.ORG vs Name Picker

The clearest difference is monetization model: RANDOM.ORG at free against Name Picker's free with in-app purchases. RANDOM.ORG also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 114) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Name Picker's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RANDOM.ORG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Name Picker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RANDOM.ORG against 4.6 for Name Picker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RANDOM.ORG has 1.3K ratings behind it against 114, 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 78% of Name Picker's.

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, Name Picker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RANDOM.ORG | Name Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomorg/id641621861/reviews) | [4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picker-choice-maker/id1387970091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RANDOM.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/641621864) | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) |

## 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.)


### Name Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-picker-choice-maker/id1387970091)

Easily make random decisions with this app. Input lists of names, numbers, or any items and get a quick, randomized selection with a single tap. Perfect for resolving everyday choices, big or small.

**Highlights:** Randomly pick from lists, Supports names, numbers, and custom items, Simple and elegant design, Quick decision-making, History tracking, Multiple picking modes, Tag filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RANDOM.ORG free?

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

### Is Name Picker free?

Name Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RANDOM.ORG or Name Picker?

RANDOM.ORG and Name Picker are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 114 ratings respectively.

### Do RANDOM.ORG or Name Picker have ads?

Neither RANDOM.ORG nor Name Picker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RANDOM.ORG or Name Picker?

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, and Name Picker every 6 weeks. Most recently, RANDOM.ORG was updated on October 2, 2026 and Name Picker on September 29, 2026.

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