Random Picker vs GroupKeeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random Picker
This tool helps make random selections quickly and fairly. It features a spinning wheel for picking names, a group maker to split lists, and a matching function to pair items from two lists. Ideal for classrooms, meetings, and events.
- Spinning wheel for random selection
- Match names with outcomes
- Randomly split lists into balanced groups
- Save and export group sets
- Import class rosters
- iCloud sync across devices
- VoiceOver and Dark Mode support
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Spin the wheel. Pick a name. Make groups. Pair names with outcomes. Name Wheel makes random selection fast, fair, and fun — for classrooms, team meetings, giveaways, parties, chore nights, and anywhere you need to choose randomly. SPIN THE WHEEL - Colorful spinning wheel with smooth, satisfying animations - Multiple color themes - Arc mode for big lists — names stay readable even with 60+ entries - Remove After Selection: picked names drop off until you reset - Sound effects with every spin MATCH — NEW IN 3.0 Pair every name with a random outcome from a second list. Perfect for: - Assigning prizes in a class raffle (name → prize) - Handing out chores or tasks (person → chore) - Building random pairings for games, icebreakers, or team exercises Set "Remove after spin" to Names, Outcomes, or Both — and every spin deals a unique, non-repeating pair until everyone is matched. GROUP MAKER Randomly split any list into balanced groups in seconds. - Split by number of groups or by group size (new in 3.0) - "At most / at least" control gives you exact group-size guarantees - Save group sets to revisit later - Export as PDF (color-coded), CSV, or plain text FOR TEACHERS - Call on students without bias — spin instead of scanning the room - Import class rosters from a spreadsheet or paste from any CSV - Up to 120 names per list; create a separate list for every class period - Remove After Selection tracks who has and hasn't been picked - Group Maker splits a class into project teams in one tap FOR TEAMS & EVENTS - Pick who presents at standup — no more awkward volunteers - Run a raffle or giveaway with a dramatic on-screen spin - Assign tasks, roles, or seating randomly and transparently - Great for icebreakers, party games, and decision-making YOUR LISTS, EVERYWHERE iCloud sync keeps your name lists, group sets, and settings in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac automatically. Set up once — use on every device. BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Full VoiceOver support - Reduce Motion: wheel snaps to result without spinning - Dark mode - Available in English, Danish, French, German, and Spanish - Keyboard shortcuts on Mac Name Wheel is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No account required.
GroupKeeper
This app helps teachers and organizers create balanced groups for classes, teams, or events. It allows for custom preferences, participation tracking, and easy organization of details. Save and share your groupings with flexible options.
- Create balanced groups with custom criteria
- Track fair participation for activities
- Import rosters from CSV
- Save and share grouping history
- Customize terminology and appearance
- Sync data across Apple devices
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GroupKeeper helps teachers, coaches, team leaders, and organizers create balanced groups, rotate responsibilities fairly, move through stations, give everyone a fair turn, and stay organized—without giving up control over the details. Create a workspace for each class, team, club, or event. Add people manually or import a roster from CSV, then organize the details that matter to you, including roles, custom properties, notes, relationship preferences, and role preferences. CREATE BALANCED GROUPS • Choose a group count or group size • Mark people absent for the current activity • Use Anchor Roles to distribute selected roles across groups • Balance or cluster custom properties • Favor preferred pairings and reduce pairings marked to avoid • Reduce recent pairings and repeated groups using saved history • Pin placements, adjust groups, and try another mix ROTATE ROLES FAIRLY • Create reusable roles for each class, team, or workspace • Choose the people and roles included in each activity • Rotate assignments fairly by favoring roles each person has not had yet • Add Preferred and Avoid roles for each person • Continue through multiple rotations and repeatable cycles • Reassign people manually while preserving rotation history • Pause an activity and resume it later • Review role, person, and rotation history in Timeline KEEP PARTICIPATION FAIR • Move through people in a randomized order without repeats • Use Back, Next, and Skip for Now while keeping your place • Track who participated, who remains, and who is absent • Keep an activity open and resume it later • Add activity notes and individual participant notes ROTATE THROUGH STATIONS Station Rotation is an advanced activity included with GroupKeeper Pro. • Rotate individuals or stable groups through reusable stations • Choose One Per Station, Even Distribution, or Groups • Add station descriptions and optional capacity limits • Use an optional timer with alerts to keep activities on track • Adjust placements and groups as you go • Pause and continue an activity later • Review current and previous rotations in Timeline • Add activity and assignment notes • Share or export the rotation you’re viewing REVIEW, FIND, AND SHARE • Keep a searchable Timeline of saved activities • Review Create Groups, Participation, Rotating Roles, and Station Rotation history • Rename activities and edit notes later • Share current or saved activities as text, PDF, or print • Choose whether notes are included when sharing • Sync your data across your Apple devices with iCloud MAKE IT YOURS • Choose classroom, team, or custom terminology throughout the app • Customize workspace colors, symbols, roles, and default group names • Create and reuse custom grouping properties • Copy reusable properties, roles, and stations from another workspace • Save reusable Create Groups templates • Designed for iPhone and iPad with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Dark Mode, and Reduced Motion support GROUPKEEPER FREE GroupKeeper Free includes one active workspace, the five newest Timeline activities per workspace, and text sharing. GROUPKEEPER PRO Upgrade to GroupKeeper Pro to unlock unlimited active workspaces, full Timeline history, PDF and print sharing, and advanced activities like Station Rotation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://groupkeeperapp.github.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://groupkeeperapp.github.io/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Picker at none against GroupKeeper's 2. Random Picker also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). GroupKeeper's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. GroupKeeper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Random Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Random Picker against 5.0 for GroupKeeper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Random Picker ships an update every 3 months, GroupKeeper every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Random Picker | GroupKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julius Bjerrekaer | Steve Plavetzky |
Customer experience
Random Picker
GroupKeeper
In-app purchases
Random Picker
No in-app purchases
GroupKeeper
- GroupKeeper Pro Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- GroupKeeper Pro Lifetime$14.99
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