# Assemble vs Randomizer

The clearest difference is ads: Randomizer at none against Assemble's shown. Assemble's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Assemble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Randomizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Assemble against 4.6 for Randomizer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 270 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Assemble's written reviews are positive against 81% of Randomizer's.

Assemble ships an update every 2 months, Randomizer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assemble | Randomizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemble-legendary-randomizer/id698951667/reviews) | [4.6 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomizer/id1006056217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baby Marsupial Creations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/698951670) | [Rob Sammons](https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077) |

## What reviewers say

### Assemble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemble-legendary-randomizer/id698951667)

This app streamlines game setup for Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game. It randomly selects game components like schemes, masterminds, and heroes, with options to filter and save preferred setups. It also provides scheme-specific instructions and supports all expansions and player counts.

**Highlights:** Randomly selects schemes, mastermind, henchmen, villains, and heroes, Filters cards, expansions, and teams, Provides scheme-specific setup instructions, Saves and loads game setups, Supports all expansions, Supports 1-5 players and advanced solo mode, Creates custom cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎲 Excellent randomization functionality for game setup
- 📚 Comprehensive keyword reference database
- 💾 Ability to save and lock game configurations
- 🎮 Great tool for solo play with difficulty options

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏸️ Lack of updates for 2+ years
- 📦 Missing recent game expansions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes when adding expansions
- 🔐 Purchase recognition issues across devices
- ☁️ No cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new expansions
- Break The Planet Asunder scheme has swapped hero/scheme numbers
- Negative Zone Breakout scheme shows as missing
- Thor hero sets not properly differentiated
- Dimensions Circus Of Crime henchmen double selection issue

**Requested features**

- Add missing expansions (Weapon X, What If, Midnight Suns, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, World War Hulk, Champions, Venom, Phase 1, Realm of Kings, Buffy, Bond, Big Trouble)
- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Save personal expansion collection as default
- Difficulty analysis for specific scenarios
- Epic mastermind randomization option


### Randomizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomizer/id1006056217)

Easily randomize any list of options or numbers to get instant results. Offers advanced features like speech output, slideshows, and session management. Save, sync, and share your randomized lists across devices.

**Highlights:** Save and store multiple lists, Sync lists across devices via iCloud, Share results, lists, or all lists, Integrate with App Intents and Shortcuts, Import lists from CSV and other formats, Advanced randomization settings, Full iOS support including Dark Mode and VoiceOver

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Randomizer Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 💾 Ability to save and manage multiple lists
- 🎨 Customizable color options
- 📥 Import/export functionality (CSV, Excel)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Items randomly disappear from lists
- 🐛 Poor randomization algorithm (repeats items too frequently)
- ❌ No auto-save functionality
- ❌ Difficult list management and navigation
- ❌ Limited editing capabilities for list items

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappear from lists without explanation
- Poor randomization algorithm repeats items excessively
- Text clears when attempting to correct spelling mid-entry
- Lists not auto-saving when switching apps
- iPad modal window doesn't cover full screen

**Requested features**

- Keyword search within lists
- Ignore 'the' article in alphabetical ordering
- Quick save button for edits without overwriting
- Combine and randomize multiple lists simultaneously
- Default to 'Your Lists' screen on app launch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Assemble free?

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

### Is Randomizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Assemble or Randomizer?

Assemble and Randomizer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 130 and 270 ratings respectively.

### Do Assemble or Randomizer have ads?

Assemble shows ads; Randomizer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Assemble or Randomizer?

Assemble ships an update every 2 months, and Randomizer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Assemble was updated on October 13, 2026 and Randomizer on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*