# Magic Sorting Hat vs Random

The clearest difference is rating: Random at 4.5 against Magic Sorting Hat's 2.7. Random also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 23). Magic Sorting Hat's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Sorting Hat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Random sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Magic Sorting Hat's written reviews are positive against 55% of Random's.

Magic Sorting Hat ships an update every 5 months, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Sorting Hat | Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sorting-hat/id657297126/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-all-in-one-generator/id1435808497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **55.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gagandip Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/597160376) | [Charaka Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194914588) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Sorting Hat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-sorting-hat/id657297126)

This app randomly selects an item from a user-provided list. It's designed to help with decision-making for everyday choices like meals, movies, or chores.

**Highlights:** Add items to a list, Random item selection, Decision-making aid, Choose meals, Select movies, Assign chores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Hat Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-all-in-one-generator/id1435808497)

This app helps you make decisions with over 30 generators for everyday choices, games, and creative ideas. Easily spin wheels, flip coins, generate numbers, or create teams. Save your lists and access your favorite tools quickly.

**Highlights:** 30+ decision generators, Customizable wheels, Coin flip and dice roller, Team and player division, Number and color generation, Simultaneous generator use, Saved lists and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Sorting Hat free?

Magic Sorting Hat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Random free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Sorting Hat or Random?

Random is rated higher. Magic Sorting Hat averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Magic Sorting Hat or Random have ads?

Neither Magic Sorting Hat nor Random shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Sorting Hat or Random?

Magic Sorting Hat ships an update every 5 months, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Sorting Hat was updated on October 21, 2026 and Random on October 29, 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.*