# Random vs Codex History

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex History at none against Random's 1. Codex History also leads on ads (none vs shown). Random's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Codex History asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random | Codex History |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TATSUO NAKANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846200191) | [Jingling Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632188995) |

## What reviewers say

### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-wiki-explorer/id6755816684)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad_off | $2.99 | one-time |


### Codex History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-history/id6760963039)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random free?

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

### Is Codex History free?

Codex History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Random or Codex History have ads?

Random shows ads; Codex History does not.

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