Comparison

Random vs Up&Down Timer

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

Head to head
About

Random

Features
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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

About

Up&Down Timer

Features
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Up&Down Timer counts down to zero or up from zero — one simple timer for cooking, study, workouts and focus. Set any duration in seconds with a fast numeric keypad, like a calculator. Tap start, and a Live Activity shows the time right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — no need to open the app. When time is up, you get sound, vibration and a notification you won't miss. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Countdown and count-up in one app • Fast keypad entry for hours, minutes and seconds • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Clear finish alert: sound, vibration, notification • Pause and resume with accurate time • Precise in the background and while locked • iPhone and iPad, 34 languages PERFECT FOR • Cooking and baking • Study, focus and Pomodoro sessions • Workouts and interval training • Work time-boxing • Meditation and rest • Talks and presentations • Brewing coffee and tea • Winding down before bed Simple, beautiful, distraction-free. Set your first timer in seconds.

Screenshots

Random4 screens
Up&Down Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Random at Free against Up&Down Timer's $1.99. Up&Down Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Random is free to download; Up&Down Timer costs $1.99 up front. Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Up&Down Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random ships an update every 5 months, Up&Down Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Random versus Up&Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomUp&Down Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno PistarinoNetflowers Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random

One-time1
  • Random+$2.99
None

Up&Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random free?
Random is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Up&Down Timer free?
Up&Down Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random or Up&Down Timer have ads?
Neither Random nor Up&Down Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random or Up&Down Timer?
Random ships an update every 5 months, and Up&Down Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Random was updated on October 27, 2026 and Up&Down Timer on October 9, 2026.

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