How to Use SoChoosey

Quick Start

SoChoosey is designed to be usable in under 30 seconds. Here's all you need to do:

Building Your List

There are two ways to add items to your list:

• One at a time: Type a name into the "Add a value" field and press Enter or click Add.
• Import all at once: Paste a comma-separated list into the "Import values" box and click Import. For example: Alice, Bob, Carol, David

You can remove any item by clicking the × next to its tag. If you're using a preset list and removed some items, you can click Restore Full List to bring them all back.

Using Preset Lists

SoChoosey comes with a set of built-in preset lists for common use cases. Click any preset to load it instantly:

• Yes / No — for simple binary decisions
• Coin — Heads or Tails
• Days of the Week — all seven days
• Months — all twelve months
• Seasons — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
• Compass — North, South, East, West
• Card Suits — Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades
• Colors — common color names
• Priority — High, Medium, Low
• Dice — 1 through 6

You can edit any preset list after loading it — add, remove, or change items as needed.

Saving Your Lists

Once you've built a list you want to reuse, give it a name in the "List Name" field and click Save and Use List. Your list will appear in the Saved Lists section at the top, ready to reload anytime.

Saved lists are stored in your browser's local storage — they stay on your device and are never uploaded anywhere. They persist between sessions unless you clear your browser data.

Choosing an Animation

SoChoosey has seven different spin animations. Click any of them in the row at the top to switch — the spinner preview updates immediately so you can see what you'll get before spinning.

Spinning & Results

Click Spin or click directly on the spinner to start. The animation runs, sound plays, and the winner is revealed with a celebration overlay.

After a winner is revealed you'll see options to:

• Remove and spin again — removes the winner from the list and spins immediately for the next pick. Great for ordering a whole group.
• Spin again — keeps all items and spins again.
• Share result — generates a shareable link or image of the result.
• Verify this result — opens the Prove It panel to confirm the result was cryptographically committed before the spin.

Sharing Results

After a spin, click Share result to share the outcome. You can share via a link, copy it to clipboard, or use your device's native share sheet on mobile. Recipients will see the winner and the list it was picked from.

The Prove It Feature

SoChoosey is the only random picker that lets anyone verify the result wasn't rigged. Here's how it works:

This makes SoChoosey ideal for office raffles, prize draws, or any situation where participants want proof the result was fair.

Fullscreen Mode

Click the fullscreen icon next to the Spin button to expand the spinner to fill your entire screen. This is ideal for classroom use — project it on a whiteboard so every student can see the result. Press Escape or click the icon again to exit fullscreen.

Settings

Click the gear icon in the top right to open Settings. You can customize:

• Appearance: Light, Dark, or System theme.
• Sound Effects: Toggle on/off, adjust volume, and choose a sound pack (Classic, Gameshow, Arcade, or Minimal).
• Celebration: Toggle celebration effects and choose between Confetti, Fireworks, Both, or None.
• Winner Overlay: Choose the animation that plays when a winner is revealed — Trophy, Crown, Burst, or None.
• Speed: Slow, Easy, Normal, Fast, or Turbo — controls how long the spin animation runs.
• Remove Ads: Go ad-free with a one-time purchase.
• Language: Switch the app interface language.

All settings are saved automatically and persist between sessions.

Offline Mode & Installing the App

SoChoosey is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means it works offline and can be installed on your device like a native app — no app store required.

To install on Android or desktop Chrome: Look for the install icon in the browser address bar, or go to your browser menu and tap "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen."

To install on iPhone/iPad: Open SoChoosey in Safari, tap the Share button, then tap "Add to Home Screen."

Once installed, SoChoosey works fully offline. Your saved lists and settings are always available even without an internet connection.

Frequently Asked Questions