Comparison

Random Selector vs Random Picker

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

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About

Random Selector

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Random Selector lets you pick randomly from custom lists, roll dice, and play word games—all in one app. KEY FEATURES • Custom Lists — Create groups for names, numbers, colors, and games. Add items one at a time or in bulk. • Animated Dice — Roll a single 6-sided die, two dice for Backgammon, or dice for board games, with built-in animations. • Games — Built-in Boggle 4×4 letter grid, Charades word list, and Pictionary word list. • Smart Colors — Use color categories and see the background change to the selected color. • Number Ranges — Pick random numbers in any range, from 1–6 to 1–1000 and beyond. • Flexible Input — Choose tap or swipe to select the next item. Enable a timer for automatic cycling. • Personalisation — Choose from multiple fonts, font weights, and color themes for the display. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Optional selection animation that cycles through items before stopping • Adjustable animation speed • Haptic feedback and sound effects • Option to allow or avoid repeats • Last used group remembered for quick reuse • Timer mode (1–60 seconds or minutes) for hands-free selection • Light and dark mode • watchOS support to use Random Selector from your Apple Watch FREE FEATURES Random Selector has no in-app purchases or subscriptions. All features are included: custom lists, animated dice, game presets, colors, number ranges, timer mode, and all settings. Use it for team picks, classroom tools, game nights, workouts, menu ideas, or any quick random choice.

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Random Picker

Features
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Spin the wheel, pick a random name, split teams, run a raffle, flip a coin, or roll dice in seconds. Random Picker is a fast offline decision maker built for game nights, classrooms, giveaways, group plans, and everyday choices. Create custom lists, save your wheels, and get fair random results without sign-up, accounts, or internet. WHY PEOPLE USE RANDOM PICKER - Spin a wheel for quick decisions - Pick a random name from any list - Create fair teams and groups - Run raffles and giveaway draws - Flip a coin for yes or no choices - Roll dice for board games and party games - Save reusable lists for food, movies, chores, students, and winners KEY FEATURES Custom spin wheel Build colorful wheels for names, tasks, restaurants, dares, classroom prompts, giveaway entries, and more. Edit options quickly, reuse saved lists, and spin again anytime. Random name picker Need one winner, one student, or one person to go first? Add names and let the app choose instantly. Perfect for teachers, events, parties, and simple daily picks. Teams and groups Split friends, students, or coworkers into random teams in seconds. Use it for sports, classroom activities, workshops, icebreakers, and party games. Raffle and giveaway tools Use Random Picker for lucky draws, prize selections, and giveaway winners when you need a fast and fair result. Dice roller and coin flip Roll virtual dice or flip a coin when you need a simple random answer. Great for tabletop sessions, quick disputes, and yes or no choices. Tournament Brackets Run a full elimination bracket and see who makes it to the final round. Built for game nights and classroom competitions with more than a couple of players. Team Generator Go beyond a simple split: generate weighted or seeded teams so re-matches stay balanced, and save rosters to reuse next time. Offline and easy to use Random Picker works offline, starts fast, and does not require login. Your lists never leave your device. The app shows ads, which use an advertising identifier — you can decline that when asked, or buy the Pro Pass once to remove ads entirely. Open the app, spin, pick, and move on. Every mode is free to try. Unlock everything with a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. USE IT FOR - random food decisions - movie night picks - classroom name selection - raffle winners - team generation - board games - party challenges - daily yes or no choices If you want a random picker, spin wheel, random name picker, raffle tool, team generator, coin flip, and dice roller in one place, Random Picker is built for that job. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Random Selector4 screens
Random Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Selector at none against Random Picker's 1. Random Selector also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Random Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Selector asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Random Selector versus Random Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom SelectorRandom Picker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew TurnerOGUZHAN 0ZDEMIR

In-app purchases

None

Random Selector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Picker

One-time1
  • Pro Pass (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is Random Selector free?
Random Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Picker free?
Random Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Selector or Random Picker have ads?
Random Picker shows ads; Random Selector does not.

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