# Pickster

> Picking made easy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1055947478](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1055947478)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1055947478`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tom Soderling
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-23
- **First published:** 2015-11-30
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pickster/id1055947478)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://picksterapp.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html](https://picksterapp.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Pickster is a simple app that lets you draw names randomly from a list—like a hat, but digital. It supports multiple lists, easy entry by tapping, and quick paste-import of names. You can set how many unique names to draw, auto-alphabetize or manually order entries, and use swipe actions to copy, delete, or duplicate a list. It includes two draw modes, iPad support, and remains ad-free.

Version 2.5 adds a screenshot-friendly winner page so you can share results without exposing the rest of the list. Lists can be extended with a one-time in-app purchase for multi-list support, and you can paste text with commas, tabs, or newlines, copy lists to the clipboard, or use the Quick Add Widget for fast entry.

## Rankings

- #181,269 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise Pickster for being easy to use and good for giveaways with multiple lists, but repeatedly report serious issues: purchases/feature access not working, data losing and blank saves, paste functionality failing, no multi-device sync, and frustrating interface changes that gate features.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly.
- Supports multiple lists, allowing you to manage more than one list.
- Very useful for giveaways, scoreboards, and random draws.
- You can set names and the number of entries for each.
- Basic, straightforward functionality that meets needs.

### Cons

- In-app purchases and restoration often don't work; paid features disappear.
- Names and lists sometimes fail to save or appear blank after adding.
- Copy/paste functionality sometimes doesn't work for lists.
- No cross-device sync; one device only.
- Interface changes gate features or leave some options grayed out.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1055947478)