Comparison

Pocket Random vs True Random Selector

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Random

Features
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Pocket Random is a random number and phrase generator, designed to deliver power and simplicity in a single application. Completely free, ad-free, and privacy-friendly. KEY FEATURES β€’ Number Generator Generate random numbers within a customizable range. Includes history of the last 100 generations, smart sorting, and repetition control. β€’ Phrase Generator Create custom lists of words or phrases with a weight system (1-10) to control selection probability. Full management with history, alphabetical sorting, and repetition control. β€’ Statistical Distributions 7 scientific distributions available: - Uniform (Discrete) - Normal (Gaussian) with mean ΞΌ and deviation Οƒ - Exponential with parameter Ξ» - Poisson with parameter Ξ» - Binomial with n trials and probability p - Weibull with shape parameter k and scale Ξ» - Triangular with minimum, mode, and maximum Each distribution includes interactive graphical visualization with histogram, theoretical reference curve, and real-time statistics (minimum, maximum, mean, median). CUSTOMIZATION β€’ 4 Graphic themes β€’ 6 Supported Languages: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. OTHER FEATURES β€’ Shake to Generate β€’ Haptic Feedback ACCESSIBILITY Pocket Random is designed for everyone. Full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance with VoiceOver support, optimized contrasts, 48Γ—48px touch targets, dynamic text support, and respect for reduced motion preferences. PRIVACY & SECURITY β€’ 100% offline - no internet connection required β€’ Zero data collection or tracking β€’ No ads or in-app purchases β€’ All data stored locally on device β€’ Cryptographically secure generator (SecRandomCopyBytes) Pocket Random combines scientific power and ease of use in an elegant and accessible application. Download for free today.

About

True Random Selector

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Find it hard to make decisions? Want to add some randomness to your life? Make it more exciting? Random Selector is an app that can help. Key features include: - Unlimited Lists and Items - Add sub-items - Control weights - Temporarily disable items - True Random - Quick randoms β€” numbers, days, coin flips, countries - Keeps track of all your random statistics Random Selector can be used for all and any decision ever: Everyday decisions when you just can’t decide Choosing meals, movies, or activities Classroom or training exercises Chores that you don't want to do Raffles, giveaways, and contests Party games with friends Stop overthinking and let Random Selector choose for you. Make life simpler. Make it random.

Screenshots

Pocket Random4 screens
True Random Selector4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pocket Random and True Random Selector are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pocket Random versus True Random Selector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RandomTrue Random Selector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrunetto SpinelliToby Challis

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Random

No in-app purchases

None

True Random Selector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Random free?
Pocket Random is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is True Random Selector free?
True Random Selector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Random or True Random Selector have ads?
Neither Pocket Random nor True Random Selector shows ads.

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