Comparison

Random Word Device vs Random Picker

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

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About

Random Word Device

Features
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Random Word Device is a random word generator that feels like a sleek pocket gadget—not another cluttered utility. Press the dial, watch the display roll to the next pick, and run your night from a focused device. 21 word packs Choose from 21 themed packs and mix them however you like. There’s a broad General bank plus vocabulary and party-game sets—Charades, Pictionary, Pictionary Advanced, Catchphrase, Famous People, Movies, Places, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Food & Drink, Animals, Sports & Games, Music & Instruments, Science & Nature, Occupations, History & Mythology, Technology, Emotions & Feelings, and Around the House—so you can tune the shuffle for family game night, sketch games, acting prompts, or creative writing. Fine-grained control Turn whole packs on or off from the Words tab, then open any pack to toggle individual words—perfect when you want to drop a clue someone always guesses or keep the list appropriate for your group. In Settings, enable or disable Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme so the pool matches the room. Optional upcoming word preview helps hosts queue the next round without slowing play. Make it yours Set appearance to light, dark, or match the system. Pick an accent color—green, orange, ice, magenta, or amber—for that terminal-meets-hardware vibe. Prefer a more machined control? Turn on the chrome dial button style. Simple navigation Shuffle for play, Words to curate packs and entries, Settings for behavior and look—everything stays minimal and readable. Ways to use it Charades and drawing games, Catchphrase-style guessing, icebreakers, writing prompts, classroom warm-ups, freestyle raps, or any time you need a fair random word without digging through lists. If you want a compact gadget on your phone that respects your attention—customizable, party-ready, and fun—that’s Random Word Device.

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Random Picker

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"What should we eat?" "Who's going first?" — never freeze on those questions again. Random Picker is the last word on indecision. Roulette wheel, finger game, and team splitter — three ways to decide, whether it's dinner tonight or a wild party. --- Key Features --- ■ Roulette Wheel Spin a beautiful circular wheel to pick one from your list. Ticking sound effects and haptic feedback build the tension. Dinner, chores, drinking penalties — endless uses. ■ Finger Game (TikTok viral) Everyone places a finger on the screen, and only one is chosen. Multi-touch supports up to 10 fingers. Dramatic countdown, glowing winner animation — a must for parties. ■ Team Splitter Enter members, choose 2–10 teams, tap. Balanced-size mode included. Perfect for sports, board games, group activities — any time you need fair teams fast. ■ Built-in Templates "Tonight's Dinner", "Lunch", "Punishment", "Prefectures", "Weekend Plans", "Drinks" — ready-to-spin lists included. No setup required. ■ Weighted Probabilities Set 1–10 weight for each choice. Rig the wheel so your favorites come up more, or hide the ones you dread. A feature no other picker has. ■ History Auto-saves your last 30 picks. "What did we decide yesterday?" — solved. Grouped by date for easy review. ■ Share Cards Turn results into stylish cards to share instantly on iMessage, Instagram, or wherever. "The wheel decided!" — bring your friends along. ■ iCloud Sync Lists and history sync automatically between iPhone and iPad. Templates persist across device upgrades. ■ Widget Support Spin last-used list right from your Home Screen widget. Deciding dinner just got faster. --- Perfect For --- ・Families deciding "what's for dinner?" ・Parties settling drinking penalties fairly ・Friends splitting into teams for games ・Event hosts running icebreakers ・Anyone tired of always being the decider ・The chronically indecisive --- Minimal Design --- Sage green minimal aesthetic — calm, beautiful, grown-up. Not a garish party toy, but a picker you're happy to keep on your Home Screen. Full light and dark mode support. --- More --- ・Full dark mode support ・16 languages supported ・iCloud sync ・Remove Ads IAP (one-time purchase) ・Privacy first: data stays on your device and iCloud ・All features free --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

Screenshots

Random Word Device4 screens
Random Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Word Device at none against Random Picker's 1. Random Word Device also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Word Device ships an update every 9 days, Random Picker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Random Word Device versus Random Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Word DeviceRandom Picker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey LearyYusuke Takeuchi

In-app purchases

None

Random Word Device

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Picker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Random Word Device free?
Random Word Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Random Picker free?
Random Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Word Device or Random Picker have ads?
Random Picker shows ads; Random Word Device does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Word Device or Random Picker?
Random Word Device ships an update every 9 days, and Random Picker monthly. Most recently, Random Word Device was updated on September 11, 2026 and Random Picker on October 3, 2026.

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