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 is your all-in-one toolkit for creating balanced groups, running classroom activities, rotating jobs, tracking participation, and organizing tournaments. Whether you're a teacher, coach, team leader, or club organizer, GroupKeeper helps you spend less time managing assignments and more time engaging your group. Create a workspace for each class, team, club, or event. Add students or participants manually or import a roster from CSV. Then use a collection of flexible activities designed to work together. CREATE BALANCED GROUPS Build groups, partners, and teams in seconds while keeping control over how people are assigned. • Choose the number of groups or preferred group size • Balance or cluster custom properties and skill levels • Use Anchor Roles to distribute selected roles • Consider preferred and avoided pairings • Reduce repeated groups and recent pairings • Customize group names, pin placements, and adjust results • Save reusable grouping templates KEEP PARTICIPATION FAIR Make random calling easier and give everyone a chance to participate. • Select participants in randomized order without repeats • Skip, go back, or move to the next person • Track participation and attendance • Use an optional timer • Add notes and resume activities later ROTATE CLASSROOM JOBS Share responsibilities fairly with Rotating Jobs. • Create reusable jobs for each workspace • Rotate assignments while considering previous turns • Set Preferred and Avoid Jobs for individuals • Adjust assignments and track progress • Save history and start a fresh rotation when needed MOVE THROUGH LEARNING STATIONS Keep lessons organized with Station Rotation, an advanced GroupKeeper Pro activity. • Rotate individuals or groups through stations • Create reusable stations with descriptions and capacity limits • Choose how participants are distributed • Use optional timers and alerts • Adjust groups and placements as activities progress • Review assignments, notes, and rotation history RUN TOURNAMENT BRACKETS Turn friendly competition into an organized activity with Tournament Brackets, available with GroupKeeper Pro. • Create single-elimination tournaments for individuals or groups • Preview and shuffle brackets before starting • View interactive brackets with rounds, matchups, and byes • Select winners and advance through each round • Track the champion or end a tournament early • Use optional matchup timers • Add activity, matchup, and participant notes • Review tournament history and share results as text or PDF STAY ORGANIZED WITH TIMELINE Keep your activities together and return whenever you need them. • Search and filter saved activity history • Resume supported activities in progress • Start activities again using their saved settings • Review completed results, notes, and progress • Edit activity names and notes • Share activities as text or, with Pro, PDF and print MAKE GROUPKEEPER YOURS • Customize workspace names, colors, symbols, and terminology • Track student details, relationships, and grouping properties • View tournament championships won • Copy reusable properties, jobs, and stations between workspaces • Learn features with built-in Activity Guides • Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud • Enjoy an iPhone and iPad experience with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Dark Mode, and Reduce Motion support GROUPKEEPER FREE Get started with one active workspace, the five newest Timeline activities per workspace, and text sharing. GROUPKEEPER PRO Unlock unlimited active workspaces, full Timeline history, PDF and print sharing, Station Rotation, and Tournament Brackets. 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 (16 vs 1). GroupKeeper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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.
GroupKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Picker has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Random Picker ships an update every 3 months, GroupKeeper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Picker | GroupKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — 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 | 27 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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