Couscous: Secret Word
Ask yes or no. Guess the word.
About
This voice-controlled word guessing game challenges you to discover a secret word by asking yes or no questions. Choose from various themes and race against your turn limit to guess correctly. Share your riddles with friends and collect all the words you've conquered.
What's New in Couscous
1.3
November 6, 2026
Couscous is now all about the secret word. • Every theme plays on its own painted set, and you can pick any of them. • Stuck? A hint costs three grains and never gives the word away. • Send any word from your Collection to a friend as a riddle. • Poke, stroke or hug your couscous on Home. • A new start: four quick practice riddles. • Couscous Pro is now Couscous Unlimited: as many questions as you like. • Halloween: Seven Spooky Secrets, through November 1, in English, German, French and Spanish (Spain). The Ask mode, notes and the couscous editor are gone.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Couscous Pro Yearly
Unlimited yes-or-no questions
Events
Solve the riddle of the day seven days in a row.
Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026
FAQ
What is Couscous?
Couscous is a word guessing game where you ask the AI questions out loud, and it responds with only 'yes' or 'no' to help you discover a secret word. You can play themed rounds or tackle the daily riddle.
How do I play Couscous?
You select a theme, then ask questions about the secret word. The AI will answer 'yes' or 'no', and you get closer with clues like 'Warmer' and 'Hot'. You have twenty turns to guess the word correctly.
Is Couscous free to play?
The Riddle of the Day is free for everyone. Other rounds use 'grains' for questions or wrong guesses. You start with some grains and can earn more or purchase them, with an optional subscription for unlimited play.
Can I play Couscous offline?
The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, it mentions voice input processed on your iPhone and AI interaction, suggesting an internet connection may be required for core gameplay.
Does Couscous have ads?
No, Couscous does not contain advertisements. The developers state they do not sell your data or use it for ads, focusing instead on in-app purchases for additional gameplay elements.
What devices does Couscous support?
Couscous is currently supported on iPhone devices. The description mentions friends playing on iPhone with a free account.
How often is Couscous updated?
The latest version is 1.3, and the app was last updated on November 6, 2026. This indicates recent development activity, suggesting regular updates are provided.
What is Couscous Unlimited?
Couscous Unlimited is a subscription service that allows for unlimited questions without using grains. It offers monthly and yearly plans, with a free trial period for new yearly subscribers.