# Picker vs Random

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random at 56% against Picker's 0%. Random also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Picker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Picker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Random's.

Picker ships an update every 4 months, Random every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picker | Random |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picker-random-selector/id955031185/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Binary Gap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955031184) | [Karawita Arachchige Dilanthika Eshani Kumari Karawita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823394241) |

## What reviewers say

### Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picker-random-selector/id955031185)

This app helps you make decisions and pick random outcomes with engaging tools like dice rollers, spinning wheels, and team generators. It offers a beautiful interface and convenient access through widgets and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Virtual dice roller, Customizable spinning wheels, Random team generation, Unlimited custom lists, Elegant interface design, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Random

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-randomizer-wheel/id1435808497)

This app provides a versatile tool for generating random selections, from shuffling names for giveaways to picking dice rolls for games. It offers multiple random features to assist with various tasks, ensuring unbiased outcomes.

**Highlights:** Random name generator, Coin flipper, Dice roller, List randomizer, Decision wheels, Card shuffler

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 COINS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1900 COINS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8200 COINS | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 💡 Great for social activities
- 🎉 Engaging game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 💰 Excessive premium features and subscription requirements
- 🔍 Difficulty in managing and naming lists
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening after recent update
- Keyboard blocks 'Done' button in list creation
- Inconsistent behavior in saving and restoring purchases

**Requested features**

- Add ability to name and edit lists
- Improve randomization algorithm
- Introduce dark mode option
- Provide more free game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picker free?

Picker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Random free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picker or Random?

Random is rated higher. Picker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Random averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Picker or Random have ads?

Random shows ads; Picker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Picker or Random?

Picker ships an update every 4 months, and Random every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picker was updated on October 10, 2026 and Random on October 13, 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.*