Version 8.2
- Randomizer is now free to use with optional in app purchase to unlock Randomizer Pro (Unlocked for previous users before 8.2)
- Fixes an issue when saving slide show numeric values
- Fixed missing icons on Home Screen shortcuts
- Updated for iOS 17 compatibility
- Minimum iOS version required is now iOS 15
If you have previously purchased and used the app in the last year you should automatically receive Randomizer Pro, if this is not the case please contact randomizerapp@icloud.com.
Version 8.1
- Adds Speech Rate options (Slow, Default, Fast) in speech settings
- You can now choose which delimiter is used when exporting (comma, pipe or new line)
Version 8.0.2
- Fixes several VoiceOver issues
Version 8.0.1
- Fixes an import issue with CSV files on iOS 15
- Improvements when entering slide show seconds
Version 8.0
- Updated for macOS Monterey/Big Sur with fully optimized Mac Support
- Export all of your lists from within settings, designed as a simple backup of your lists
- Easily share/export a list by pressing and holding in ‘Your Lists’
- Import List using the pipe ( | ) delimiter option, ideal for if you have comma’s within your list
- Enter any slideshow second number directly within a textfield
- Allows for a smaller window size on macOS
- When editing a name the existing name will be pre-filled
- Removed max five minute slide show cap
Version 7.2.1
- Fixes for some title bars on iOS 15
Version 7.2
- Updated for iOS 15 - Including drag and drop from iPhone
- The app now requires iOS 14 or higher, please update your device to continue receiving updates.
Version 7.1
- Screen Timeout Setting - You can now set the screen to no longer time out when viewing results
- Tapping on the result will now randomise again allowing for full screen tapping
Version 7.0.2
- Support for new screen sizes
- Support for macOS Big Sur
Version 7.0.1
- Re-configures menu to move Import Lists to the Lists menu
- Save list now requires one tap and isn’t in a menu
- Adds share list back to the swipeable options on Your Lists screen
Version 7.0
- New Menu - Separate buttons for list and saving based functions
- Speech Language - You can now independently set a speech language that is separate to your default device region
- Refreshed UI and iconography throughout the app
- Improved Settings - New sections and descriptions of features
- Number of Items - View how many items are in the list when randomizing
- Fixes an issue where removing a saved list would not reset your main list
- Removes Theming - you can use dark mode on your phone to enable dark mode in app
- Removes Today Widget - New widget coming soon with iOS 14 support
- iOS 13 or later is now required for updates
Version 6.1
- Slideshow feature can now be set to any amount (up to 6 mins)
Version 6.0.1
- Prevents the screen from going to sleep when using the Slideshow feature
- Speak Result will now speak regardless of silent switch
- Fixes an issue where dismissing the result may not stop audio when using Speak Result or stop slideshow when using Slideshow
Version 6.0
- Randomize Session - Cycle through all items whilst never repeating items
- Improved Mouse Support (iPadOS 13.4 only)
- Improved Settings Screen
- Fixed an issue where save prompts would not appear in the center of the screen
- Removes empty entries from the list
- Maximum number is now 3000 up from 1000
This release removes support for iOS 11 and will be the last release on iOS 12. Please update to the latest version to continue getting new Randomizer features.
Version 5.6
- Speak Result - Enabled in Settings: Speak each result that is randomized
- Slideshow - Enabled in Settings: Cycle through each randomization without touching the screen, choose between 1 - 30 second intervals.
- Fixes an issue where the previous list would not be saved properly on the app closing
Version 5.5.1
- Fixes a potential crash when changing between light and dark mode on iOS 13
Version 5.5
- Randomiser is now available on Mac, search the Mac App Store to download
- Improved Keyboard Shortcuts
- Removes Tip Jar
Version 5.4
- Dark and Light mode now react to system appearance (iOS 13 only)
- Hold and press on lists to get contextual menu options (iOS 13 only)
- Toggles added to override system appearance or dark mode to use black theme (iOS 13 only)
- Hold and drag on lists to drag out a comma delimited list of your list items (iPad only)
Version 5.3.1
Version 5.3
- Swipe to create a duplicate list on the your lists screen
- Swipe to share a comma delimited list on the your lists screen perfect for easy export
- Adds an alert before deleting a list
- Removes clear text button to prevent incorrect input, swipe to delete a full row
Version 5.2
- Data Migration - To support upcoming releases and Randomizer for Mac it is necessary to migrate your data to a different system. All data remains on device unless synced via iCloud.
- Alternate app icons can now be set separately to the theme
- Added four new app icons (green, blue, yellow & purple)
- Improvements to accessibility labels
- Adds scroll to top keyboard shortcut
- Fixes and improvements to 3D Touch home screen actions
- Vastly improved iCloud sync
Although not anticipated, if you have any trouble with the data migration please select 'Missing Data?' In Settings or contact me directly in the app.
Version 5.1
- Improved feedback section in settings
- Adds optional tip jar, all purchases are greatly appreciated and help fund further development. No features will ever be locked behind in app purchases
Version 5.0
- Your lists now appears in a split view on compatible devices (large screen landscape iPhones and all iPads)
- Import lists now supports new line as well as comma import
Fixes and minor improvements
- Fixed an issue where previous saved lists may not be loaded on a fresh launch
- Improvements to keyboard handling
- Added close window to Settings and import list keyboard shortcuts
- Fixes and improvements to keyboard shortcuts
- Minor UX fixes and changes
Future development
- Randomizer will be coming to the Mac later this year, a number of small changes have been made that'll improve the experience on Mac once launched
- In preparation for improvements to dark and light themes later this year, grass, sea and fuchsia themes have been removed, if you had selected one of these themes it will revert to dark.
Version 4.0.1
- Press and hold on the randomised result to share
- Fixed a problem where dismissing would happen on iPhone
- Updated for iOS 12.2
Version 4.0
- Import lists - You can now import lists via a CSV from your files or enter manually from your clipboard using a comma delimited format.
- To help develop this feature further please contact me inside the app
Version 3.3.1
- Updated for new iPad screen sizes
Version 3.3
- You can now customize what the pull down behavior is on the main list, choose to sort by A-Z, Z-A or Random.
- Updated for iOS 12 and support for new screen sizes
- Improvements to randomize that makes it a little more random!
- Added privacy policy - Your data remains local on your device and no analytics or tracking is ever used in the app
Version 3.2
- New list functions menu - access creation, saving and your lists from the arrow in top left
- New black color option (works best with OLED devices)
- Moved placement of randomize button to the bottom of the screen
- Fixed rate app link on iOS 11
- Additional iPhone X improvements
- Minor other improvements
Version 3.1
- Support for iPhone X screen resolution
- Implemented new swipe gestures on list items, swipe left to copy, swipe right to delete (iOS 11 only)
- Drag support on iPad for list items to copy to other apps (iOS 11 only)
- Fixed issues with saved lists 3D Touch action
- Additional updates for iOS 11
Version 3.0
- Redesigned result screen with clearer text and options
- Update previously saved lists with additional list items (Thanks everyone who requested this feature, it's now here!)
- Score feature on result screen - keep randomising on the result screen to get a top result
- View name only on the title screen (Thanks Siege_of_Troy)
- Bottom bar now always appears regardless of keyboard state
Other improvements and changes:
- Font changes throughout the app
- Simplified sharing options - share result and list is now the main option
- Added additional hardware keyboard options when randomised
- Removed automatic saving of lists - new save list button on result screen
- Saving a list now requires a name
- Added what's new website link
Version 2.7.1
- Selected date/name state will now show the last selected
- Fixed a save list issue that would result in not all items being saved (Thanks for pointing this out Amber)
- Expanded tap area for tap to try again
- Added App Store ratings support for iOS 10.3 and higher (reviews are always appreciated)
- Removed Twitter support due to lack of use
Version 2.7
- Added a new quick save button to the toolbar above keyboard for saving a list
- Pull to refresh to randomise the entire list
- Improved Saved Lists & Settings on iPad to appear in popover
- Fixed blurry iPad alternate icons for themes
- Reduced data send in email to support
- New keyboard shortcuts for saving a list and randomising a list
- Improved VoiceOver support
- Bug fixes and improvements