# The Wiki Game! vs Red Herring

The clearest difference is price: Red Herring at Free against The Wiki Game!'s $1.99. Red Herring also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 231) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). The Wiki Game!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Red Herring is free to download; The Wiki Game! costs $1.99 up front. The Wiki Game! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Red Herring sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Herring holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Herring has 48K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of The Wiki Game!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Red Herring's.

The Wiki Game! ships an update every 7 months, Red Herring every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wiki Game! | Red Herring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wiki-game/id459318432/reviews) | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hey Good Game, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816300984) | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wiki Game!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wiki-game/id459318432)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Word, #116 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Race through Wikipedia in this addictive single-player game. Explore 200 handcrafted levels across 5 unique game modes, offering hours of fun and mental challenges. Compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** 5 unique game modes, 200 challenging levels, Game Center leaderboards, 25+ achievements, Unlockable levels with gold keys, Retina display support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bundle of Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle of Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle of Keys | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Educational and informative
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Encourages exploration of Wikipedia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. unresponsive links, crashes)
- 🔍 Incomplete or outdated Wikipedia content
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔍 Lack of randomization and replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels unbeatable due to broken links
- Achievements not tracking properly
- Scrolling issues on larger screens
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to toggle music/sound effects
- Improved navigation and table/list display


### Red Herring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265)

This word puzzle game challenges you to group words into categories while identifying misleading "Red Herring" words. Enjoy a fun, challenging, and easy-to-learn experience with no time limits and three difficulty levels suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Group words into categories, Identify misleading "Red Herring" words, No time limit, Three difficulty levels, Daily puzzle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curiosity - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant! - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Allegro - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spelunking - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| IQ - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Serendipity - 50 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Older Daily Puzzles 2014 Jul - Dec | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quantum Leap - 175 Puzzles | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- ⏰ Good time-passer
- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 🎓 Educational and expands vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇺🇸 Too American-centric
- 💰 Expensive paid content
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Obscure references and categories

**Reported bugs**

- Formatting issues after updates
- Inability to access previous daily puzzles
- Ads that cannot be dismissed

**Requested features**

- More free daily puzzles
- Less American-focused content
- Dark mode option
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Hints system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wiki Game! free?

The Wiki Game! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Red Herring free?

Red Herring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Wiki Game! or Red Herring?

Red Herring is rated higher. The Wiki Game! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Red Herring averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.

### Do The Wiki Game! or Red Herring have ads?

Red Herring shows ads; The Wiki Game! does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Wiki Game! or Red Herring?

The Wiki Game! ships an update every 7 months, and Red Herring every 3 months. Most recently, The Wiki Game! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Red Herring on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*