Rafi is a free Instagram giveaway picker available both as a web app and as a native mobile application for iOS and Android. The workflow is paste-based: you provide your Instagram post URL, Rafi fetches the comments, you set your filters, and the tool selects a random winner. The mobile app makes this workflow accessible from your phone directly after checking your Instagram post.
Rafi focuses exclusively on Instagram. It does not offer multi-platform support or a certificate of validity. Its differentiation from other free pickers is the mobile app, which is uncommon in this category: most competitors are web-only, requiring you to switch to a desktop browser or a mobile browser to run draws.
Key Features
iOS and Android App
Rafi offers native apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. For creators who manage their Instagram entirely from their phones, this removes the friction of opening a mobile browser and navigating a web interface. The app is free to download and use.
URL-Based Comment Fetch
Paste your Instagram post URL and Rafi retrieves comments automatically. You do not need to manually copy and paste the comment thread, which saves time on posts with large volumes of comments.
Filter Rules
Set giveaway rules before the draw: exclude duplicate comments, require specific hashtag mentions, or block specific accounts. The filter layer covers standard eligibility requirements.
Multilingual Interface
The Rafi interface is available in multiple languages, making it accessible to non-English-speaking creators who run Instagram giveaways in their local language.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
| Free | Free | Core giveaway picking on web and mobile app; basic features |
| Paid Plans | See pricing page | Extended features and higher usage limits; monthly and annual options |
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| + Native iOS and Android apps: unique in the free picker category | – Instagram only; no YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook support |
| + URL-based comment fetch: no manual copy-paste required | – No certificate of validity or public draw proof |
| + Multilingual interface for non-English creators | – No draw history accessible on free plan |
| + Free to use with no signup barriers | – Paid plan pricing not transparently displayed on the pricing page |
| + Active newsletter and blog with giveaway tips | – Smaller community than established alternatives |
Score Breakdown
| Scoring Criteria | Score |
| Ease of Use | 8.5 / 10 |
| Feature Depth | 6.5 / 10 |
| Fairness and Transparency | 7.0 / 10 |
| Pricing Value | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support and Reliability | 7.5 / 10 |
Alternatives
| # | Tool | Score | Why It Stands Out |
| 1 | Pickerway | 9.6/10 / 10 | Free tier with API connection, draw history, multi-platform, and token-based pricing |
| 2 | CommentPicker.com | 8.7/10 / 10 | Free no-signup tool for Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; web only |
| 3 | PromoHive | 8.3/10 / 10 | Official API, certificate, shareable URL, free up to 500 comments |
| 4 | Rafflys (RandamPick) | 8.0/10 / 10 | Multi-platform with video certificate and 600-comment free limit |
| 5 | GiveawayOK | 7.6/10 / 10 | Multi-platform including Threads, CSV export, and affordable paid plans |
Verdict
Rafis mobile app is its strongest differentiator. In a category where virtually every tool is web-only, a native iOS and Android app is a genuine convenience for creators who live on their phones. The URL-based comment fetch is also a step up from pure paste tools. The trade-offs are real: Instagram only, no certificate, and opaque paid plan pricing. For mobile-first Instagram creators running occasional giveaways, Rafi is a solid free choice. For anyone needing multi-platform support or a verifiable draw record, Pickerway or PromoHive add those features at the same zero cost on their free tiers.
