Comparison

Random Selector vs Spin The Wheel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Random Selector

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
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Application allows user to select random numbers from a selected range or random items from a list (synced from computer via iTunes or edit directly in the application). In case of selecting a name from a list, application has small game to guess the name based on randomized characters.

About

Spin The Wheel

This app provides a fun and fair way to make random decisions. Create custom wheels with your own options, spin to get a result, and customize the look and feel. It's perfect for classrooms, parties, raffles, or everyday choices.

Highlights
  • Create custom wheels
  • Add, edit, and reorder entries
  • Save multiple wheels
  • Preset wheels for quick start
  • Adjust spin duration and reveal
  • Customize colors and themes
  • Toggle sounds and animations
Features
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Spin The Wheel – Name Picker is the ultimate random picker for anyone who needs a quick, fair, and fun result. Add your options, spin the wheel, and let it decide. No arguments, no second-guessing — just a result everyone can trust. Whether you're a teacher picking student names in the classroom, hosting a party game, running a raffle or giveaway, organizing team activities, or simply deciding what to eat — Spin The Wheel makes every decision exciting and completely fair. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create custom wheels with any entries you want • Add, edit, duplicate, and reorder entries anytime • Save multiple wheels for different situations • Use preset wheels for a quick start • Adjust spin duration, slowdown style, and result reveal • Customize colors, themes, and visual styles per wheel • Toggle sounds and celebration animations on or off • Export wheels as JSON for backup or sharing POPULAR WAYS TO USE IT • Classroom name picker — Randomly select students for answers, presentations, or group assignments • Party spinner — Truth or dare, who drinks next, or any fun challenge • Raffle & giveaway — Fair winner selection for contests and events • Decision roulette — What to eat, where to go, what movie to watch • Team generator — Randomly assign groups for work, sports, or school projects • Daily randomizer — Let the wheel decide anything you can't choose yourself VIP — REMOVE ADS & UNLOCK EVERYTHING • No ads, ever • Unlimited saved wheels • Advanced color and theme customization • VIP sounds and celebration animations A RANDOM PICKER YOU CAN RELY ON Every spin is powered by a true random algorithm — no patterns, no bias, just fair results. The realistic spin physics with natural acceleration and smooth deceleration makes every spin feel satisfying and authentic. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spinwheelify.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://spinwheelify.com/terms

Screenshots

Spin The Wheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spin The Wheel at 4.7 against Random Selector's 2.0. Spin The Wheel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Random Selector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spin The Wheel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Random Selector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spin The Wheel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Selector ships an update every 10 months, Spin The Wheel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Random Selector versus Spin The Wheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom SelectorSpin The Wheel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings515 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHITACHI VANTARA VIETNAM CO., LTDTai Hoang Dai

Customer experience

Random Selector

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Spin The Wheel

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

None

Random Selector

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spin The Wheel

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Random Selector free?
Random Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spin The Wheel free?
Spin The Wheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Selector or Spin The Wheel?
Spin The Wheel is rated higher. Random Selector averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Spin The Wheel averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Random Selector or Spin The Wheel have ads?
Spin The Wheel shows ads; Random Selector does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Selector or Spin The Wheel?
Random Selector ships an update every 10 months, and Spin The Wheel fortnightly. Most recently, Random Selector was updated on October 11, 2026 and Spin The Wheel on October 5, 2026.

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