Contacts Shuffle vs Random
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts Shuffle
This utility app helps you manage your extensive contact list by randomly selecting an entry. You can then choose to delete, modify, or directly contact the selected person.
- Random contact selection
- Contact deletion
- Contact modification
- Direct contact initiation
- Works with existing address book
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Is your Contacts address book so large that you don't know who to bring up? Then this app is for you. You press a button and a contact is randomly retrieved from your address book. You can then decide what you want to do with it. Either delete it, modify it, or contact that person.
Random
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Ready to spice up your day with some random excitement? Meet Random, your go-to app for generating all sorts of random stuff! Whether you're making decisions, playing games, or just need a little spontaneity in your life, Genetaros has got your back. With Random, you can generate all sorts of random things with just a tap. Need a number for a quick decision? We've got you covered. Want a random letter or emoji? No problem. Roll some dice, flip a coin, or play a round of Rock Paper Scissors to add a bit of fun to your day. Genetaros is your friendly companion for when you need a little spontaneity. Download now and embrace the randomness! Genetaros: - Number - Finger Chooser - Letter - Custom lists and items - Dice roller - Yes or No - Coin flipper - Cards - Emojis - Point in the map - Color - Date & Time - Rock paper scissors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contacts Shuffle at none against Random's 1. Contacts Shuffle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contacts Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Contacts Shuffle ships an update fortnightly, Random every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contacts Shuffle | Random |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wayland Chin | Bruno Pistarino |
In-app purchases
Contacts Shuffle
No in-app purchases
Random
- Random+$2.99
Questions
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