# Random Selector vs Whodunit?™

The clearest difference is rating: Whodunit?™ at 4.7 against Random Selector's 2.0. Whodunit?™ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (380 vs 5). Random Selector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whodunit?™ sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Random Selector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whodunit?™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whodunit?™ has 380 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Random Selector's written reviews are positive against 56% of Whodunit?™'s.

Random Selector ships an update every 10 months, Whodunit?™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Selector | Whodunit?™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-selector/id645850758/reviews) | **[4.7 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunit-murder-mystery/id6605932965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HITACHI VANTARA VIETNAM CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460083908) | [MVP Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761023927) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Selector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-selector/id645850758)

Easily select random numbers within a specified range or pick random items from a customizable list. It also includes a fun guessing game based on randomized characters.

**Highlights:** Random number generation, Random item selection from lists, List syncing via iTunes, Direct list editing, Character guessing game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Whodunit?™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whodunit-murder-mystery/id6605932965)

Step into the role of a detective and solve over 40 original murder mysteries. Examine evidence, interrogate suspects, and piece together clues to catch the killer. Test your detective skills and climb the ranks to become the top detective.

**Highlights:** Solve 40+ murder mysteries, Examine evidence, Interrogate suspects, Piece together clues, Earn XP and climb ranks, Immersive crime stories

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crime Club | $4.99 | per month |
| 10 Crime Cases | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Murderous Mix Part 2 Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bad Business Part 2 Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Murderous Mix Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| In Plain Sight Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Up Close and Personal Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Vengeance Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Family Feuds Case Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Start Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crime Cases | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mad Methods Case Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Bad Business Case Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| 30 Crime Case Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Starter Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Crime Case Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Inspector’s Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Detective's Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elite Investigator's Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Detective's Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great murder mystery cases
- 👍 No ads or in-game currency
- 👍 Fun for friends and family
- 👍 Simple and interesting gameplay
- 👍 Well-written stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait times between cases
- 💰 Introduction of ads and in-game currency
- ❓ Inconsistent case resolution
- ✍️ Bad grammar and distracting errors
- ❓ Paid app not working

**Reported bugs**

- App loads to a blank screen
- App stuck on loading screen
- App not opening or crashing
- App paused on the main screen
- App not working properly after update

**Requested features**

- More cases needed
- Faster case progression
- Remove wait times between cases
- Add smaller side quests or games
- Fix highlighter functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Selector free?

Random Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whodunit?™ free?

Whodunit?™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Random Selector or Whodunit?™?

Whodunit?™ is rated higher. Random Selector averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Whodunit?™ averages 4.7 from 380 ratings.

### Do Random Selector or Whodunit?™ have ads?

Whodunit?™ shows ads; Random Selector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Random Selector or Whodunit?™?

Random Selector ships an update every 10 months, and Whodunit?™ monthly. Most recently, Random Selector was updated on October 11, 2026 and Whodunit?™ on October 20, 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.*