# TinkleTools vs Random Reminder

TinkleTools and Random Reminder both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TinkleTools's written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Reminder's. Random Reminder's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinkleTools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Random Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TinkleTools against 4.6 for Random Reminder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Reminder has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of TinkleTools's written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Reminder's.

TinkleTools ships an update every 9 days, Random Reminder weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinkleTools | Random Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkletools/id6743468486/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminder-focus-timer/id6745423696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昱琨 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803048570) | [志高 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811717824) |

## What reviewers say

### TinkleTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkletools/id6743468486)

This app offers a variety of decision-making tools, from simple coin flips to customizable spin wheels and dice. It aims to simplify daily choices and add fun to games and activities with features like an answer book and avatar randomizer.

**Highlights:** Binary choice tools (coin flip), Multiple choice tools (dice, turntable), Customizable randomizer, Answer Book feature, Avatar randomizer, Interactive sound and vibration settings, Desktop widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO - Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| PRO - Permanent | $3.99 | one-time |


### Random Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminder-focus-timer/id6745423696)

This app helps you achieve deep focus quickly through a unique method involving random sound reminders and short breaks. It's designed to improve attention, memory, and learning performance by leveraging principles like neural replay and ultradian rhythms.

**Highlights:** Random sound interval reminders, 10-second micro-breaks, 90-minute focus sessions, Neural replay for memory, Variable ratio reinforcement, Zeigarnik effect utilization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度高级会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度高级会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度高级会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 违约成本 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinkleTools free?

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

### Is Random Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinkleTools or Random Reminder?

Random Reminder is rated higher. TinkleTools averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Random Reminder averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do TinkleTools or Random Reminder have ads?

Neither TinkleTools nor Random Reminder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinkleTools or Random Reminder?

TinkleTools ships an update every 9 days, and Random Reminder weekly. Most recently, TinkleTools was updated on June 24, 2026 and Random Reminder on September 10, 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.*