Comparison

Max Random vs Pickotron

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

Head to head
About

Max Random

This utility app generates random numbers for diverse applications, including dice rolls, lottery number selection, and decision-making. It offers a simple interface with optional spoken results.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling
  • Lotto number selection
  • Decision making
  • Random permutations
  • Spoken results
Features
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Max Random generates random numbers for various use cases such as: - Roll one or more dice - Select lotto numbers (e.g. 6 out 49) - Select lotto numbers + lucky number (e.g. 6 out of 42 and one out of 6) with one click - Decide among alternatives (e.g. Small, Medium, Large) - Create a random permutation of names (e.g. for a seat order) All with one simple to use interface. The result is spoken to you if you wish.

About

Pickotron

Features
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Pickotron is your ultimate random picker and number generator. Flip a coin, draw a number, or run a random number generator — all in one beautifully designed app. With a clean interface, Pickotron makes decision-making fun and easy.

Screenshots

Max Random4 screens
Pickotron3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pickotron at every 2 months against Max Random's every 62 months. Max Random's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Random ships an update every 62 months, Pickotron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Max Random versus Pickotron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax RandomPickotron
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 62 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter SchornFrank Flamme

In-app purchases

None

Max Random

No in-app purchases

None

Pickotron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Random free?
Max Random is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickotron free?
Pickotron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max Random or Pickotron have ads?
Neither Max Random nor Pickotron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Random or Pickotron?
Max Random ships an update every 62 months, and Pickotron every 2 months. Most recently, Max Random was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pickotron on June 5, 2026.

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