RandoList vs Thread to Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create custom lists
- Spin to shuffle choices
- Pick to lock in selections
- No Repeats mode
- One-tap include-all reset
- Offline functionality
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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.
Thread to Self
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Thread to Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RandoList asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RandoList | Thread to Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SARA Home Life LLC | You-R-Here LLC |
In-app purchases
RandoList
No in-app purchases
Thread to Self
- Thread to Self Unlock$4.99








