# RANDOM.ORG vs Bear Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bear Shield at none against RANDOM.ORG's 6. Bear Shield also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (4 vs 2). RANDOM.ORG's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bear Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RANDOM.ORG has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, Bear Shield every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RANDOM.ORG | Bear Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomorg/id641621861/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-shield/id6747821868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RANDOM.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/641621864) | [Missouri State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/348991589) |

## 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.)


### Bear Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-shield/id6747821868)

Enhance organizational security with tools like a panic slider, tip submission, and a safety timer. This app provides an extra layer of protection for your community.

**Highlights:** Panic Slider, Submit Tips, Safety Timer, Organizational Protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RANDOM.ORG free?

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

### Is Bear Shield free?

Bear Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RANDOM.ORG or Bear Shield?

Bear Shield is rated higher. RANDOM.ORG averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bear Shield averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RANDOM.ORG or Bear Shield have ads?

Neither RANDOM.ORG nor Bear Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RANDOM.ORG or Bear Shield?

RANDOM.ORG ships an update every 3 months, and Bear Shield every 4 months. Most recently, RANDOM.ORG was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bear Shield on September 17, 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.*