Comparison

RandoList vs Thread to Self

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

Head to head
About

RandoList

This app helps you make quick, fair decisions by creating and shuffling lists of choices. Easily pick items for anything from dinner to games, with an option to prevent repeats. It's designed for fast, offline use, turning indecision into a simple selection process.

Highlights
  • Create custom lists
  • Spin to shuffle choices
  • Pick to lock in selections
  • No Repeats mode
  • One-tap include-all reset
  • Offline functionality
Features
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RandoList helps you make quick, fair decisions—without the back-and-forth. Create lists for dinner, movies, chores, games, or anything you can’t decide on. Tap Spin to shuffle choices, then Pick to lock it in. Turn on No Repeats to avoid choosing the same thing twice until you include everything again. Why you’ll love it • Fast list creator with clean design • Spin animations + gentle haptics • “No Repeats” mode for fairness • One-tap include-all reset • Works great offline RandoList turns indecision into done—perfect for families, friends, and solo planning.

About

Thread to Self

Features
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Thread to Self is a private message thread with yourself. Capture a thought, observation, idea, or memory, then move on with your day. Everything lives in one continuous stream, arranged from oldest to newest. When you want to revisit something, jump directly to a month and year. Thread to Self is intentionally simple: • No AI • No ads • No account, nothing to sign up for • No social features • No folders, tags, or filters • Text only, no photos or attachments • No editing after you send • Messages can be deleted, but never changed Your messages are stored on your iPhone and synchronized through your private iCloud account. Export your thread as text whenever you choose. Optional weekly or monthly reminders are quiet and simple. No streaks, badges, or guilt. Try Thread to Self free for 30 days. After the trial, unlock writing permanently with a one-time $4.99 purchase. No subscription. Your messages are always yours to read and export, whether or not you buy.

Screenshots

RandoList4 screens
Thread to Self3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RandoList at none against Thread to Self's 1. RandoList also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Thread to Self's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Thread to Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RandoList asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
RandoList versus Thread to Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandoListThread to Self
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSARA Home Life LLCYou-R-Here LLC

In-app purchases

None

RandoList

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Thread to Self

One-time1
  • Thread to Self Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is RandoList free?
RandoList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread to Self free?
Thread to Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RandoList or Thread to Self have ads?
RandoList shows ads; Thread to Self does not.

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