Comparison

myClassroom vs Random Picker

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

Head to head
About

myClassroom

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

Highlights
  • Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker
  • Customizable bell and alert sounds
  • Instant note-taking with automatic logging
  • Random student selection and group generation
  • Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring
  • Noise meter and music playback
  • Automated daily routines and smart seating charts
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MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Random Picker

This tool helps make random selections quickly and fairly. It features a spinning wheel for picking names, a group maker to split lists, and a matching function to pair items from two lists. Ideal for classrooms, meetings, and events.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel for random selection
  • Match names with outcomes
  • Randomly split lists into balanced groups
  • Save and export group sets
  • Import class rosters
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • VoiceOver and Dark Mode support
Features
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Spin the wheel. Pick a name. Make groups. Pair names with outcomes. Name Wheel makes random selection fast, fair, and fun — for classrooms, team meetings, giveaways, parties, chore nights, and anywhere you need to choose randomly. SPIN THE WHEEL - Colorful spinning wheel with smooth, satisfying animations - Multiple color themes - Arc mode for big lists — names stay readable even with 60+ entries - Remove After Selection: picked names drop off until you reset - Sound effects with every spin MATCH — NEW IN 3.0 Pair every name with a random outcome from a second list. Perfect for: - Assigning prizes in a class raffle (name → prize) - Handing out chores or tasks (person → chore) - Building random pairings for games, icebreakers, or team exercises Set "Remove after spin" to Names, Outcomes, or Both — and every spin deals a unique, non-repeating pair until everyone is matched. GROUP MAKER Randomly split any list into balanced groups in seconds. - Split by number of groups or by group size (new in 3.0) - "At most / at least" control gives you exact group-size guarantees - Save group sets to revisit later - Export as PDF (color-coded), CSV, or plain text FOR TEACHERS - Call on students without bias — spin instead of scanning the room - Import class rosters from a spreadsheet or paste from any CSV - Up to 120 names per list; create a separate list for every class period - Remove After Selection tracks who has and hasn't been picked - Group Maker splits a class into project teams in one tap FOR TEAMS & EVENTS - Pick who presents at standup — no more awkward volunteers - Run a raffle or giveaway with a dramatic on-screen spin - Assign tasks, roles, or seating randomly and transparently - Great for icebreakers, party games, and decision-making YOUR LISTS, EVERYWHERE iCloud sync keeps your name lists, group sets, and settings in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac automatically. Set up once — use on every device. BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Full VoiceOver support - Reduce Motion: wheel snaps to result without spinning - Dark mode - Available in English, Danish, French, German, and Spanish - Keyboard shortcuts on Mac Name Wheel is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No account required.

Screenshots

myClassroom4 screens
Random Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Picker at 5.0 against myClassroom's 4.5. Random Picker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). myClassroom's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (383 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Random Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Picker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 383 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myClassroom ships an update every 9 days, Random Picker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
myClassroom versus Random Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyClassroomRandom Picker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (383 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings383 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanner StoltzJulius Bjerrekaer

Customer experience

myClassroom

All ratings383 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

Random Picker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

myClassroom

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot log in after subscription
  • Password reset email not received
  • Customer service link not working
  • App crashing with music
  • Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make more features free
  • Bring back brain breaks
  • Improve the voice quality

Random Picker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

myClassroom

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$49.99
None

Random Picker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myClassroom free?
myClassroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Random Picker free?
Random Picker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myClassroom or Random Picker?
Random Picker is rated higher. myClassroom averages 4.5 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Random Picker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do myClassroom or Random Picker have ads?
Neither myClassroom nor Random Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myClassroom or Random Picker?
myClassroom ships an update every 9 days, and Random Picker every 3 months. Most recently, myClassroom was updated on October 21, 2026 and Random Picker on October 8, 2026.

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