PickKeepersWheel of Names alternative for a live room
Wheel of Names is a free, popular spinner and it does a lot well. If what you need is a whole room watching the same result on their own phones, here is how PickKeepers differs. Facts checked as of October 2026.
PickKeepers for iPhone and iPad is coming soon. You can try the free web version now at sviewstudios.com/pickkeepers/app/. Lock-in before the spin, proof links, the QR lobby and the one-device room demo arrive with the next PickKeepers version.
Short version
If you need a spinner on one screen, Wheel of Names is free and very capable, and you may not need anything else. PickKeepers is for when you want the TV and every phone in the room to land on the same winner at the same moment, with guests joining by code and a draw that can be checked afterwards.
Side by side
| Wheel of Names | PickKeepers | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (wheelofnames.com) | iPhone and iPad app, plus a free web version |
| Price | Free to use | Free, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade (listed $5.99) |
| Weighted entries | Yes | Yes |
| Sounds, logos, languages | 150+ sounds, custom logos, about 65 languages | Eight themes; English interface |
| Import | Google Sheets import | Paste a list, CSV export |
| Sharing | Share link, and a browser source for streaming | Room code and QR for live viewing |
| Live shared room | We did not find one | Yes: TV and phones show the same result together |
| Guests add themselves | We did not find this | Yes, by code or QR |
| Checking a result | Spin-test tool that runs many spins; says it uses a cryptographic random generator | Per-draw proof link and check page; list locked in before the spin |
As of October 2026, based on the public Wheel of Names site and our own testing. Products change; check their site for current details. We are not affiliated with Wheel of Names.
Pick the right tool
- Use Wheel of Names for a quick spinner on one projector, heavy customization, or streaming overlays.
- Use PickKeepers when a room full of people should watch the same result on their own devices, when guests should join themselves, or when you want a draw others can check.
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Questions
Is PickKeepers a Wheel of Names replacement?
Not entirely. Wheel of Names offers more sounds, branding and language options. PickKeepers focuses on a live shared room and checkable draws.
Is Wheel of Names free?
Wheel of Names is free to use as of October 2026. PickKeepers is free too, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade.
Does Wheel of Names have a live room for guests?
We did not find one in our check as of October 2026. It does offer a share link and a streaming browser source.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people will want a simple spinner for some jobs and a live room for others.
What PickKeepers is not
- Not a scoreboard, game clock, bracket, quiz or flashcard app. For those, see ScoreKeepers (a shared live scoreboard), ClockKeepers (a game clock and timers), BracketKeepers (tournament brackets), QuizKeepers (classroom quizzes), FlashKeepers (flashcards).
- Not a social giveaway tool. It does not log in to Instagram, TikTok or any account, and it does not pull comments. You bring the list, or people join the room.
- Not an account system. Hosts and participants need no sign-up, and the free version has no ads.
- Not a replacement for local raffle or lottery rules. If your raffle needs a license or a reporting step, that part is yours; PickKeepers only makes the draw itself easy to watch and check.