Red Herring vs That's so...Trivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red Herring
Connect words into categories in this fun and challenging puzzle game. Watch out for misleading words designed to throw you off. With multiple difficulty levels and no time limit, it's suitable for all ages.
- Group words into categories
- Identify misleading 'Red Herring' words
- Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- No time limit
- Three difficulty levels
- Daily puzzle
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Red Herring is the word connections game. How to play: 1. Make the connections and group words into categories. 2. Look out for the Red Herrings, pesky words whose sole purpose is to mislead you. 3. Have fun making the connections! Red Herring is a FUN, CHALLENGING, and EASY TO LEARN word connections puzzle game. Each puzzle has only one correct solution and there's no time limit. Three difficulty levels make it suitable for the whole family. Don't say we didn't warn you if you can't stop playing. Give Red Herring a try today! From the creators of 7 Little Words and Moxie. ----- Red Herring contains 25 puzzles and a daily puzzle that you can play for free. Additional puzzles are available for purchase inside the app.
That's so...Trivia
Test your knowledge across hundreds of fun and challenging topics, from movies to food. Compete against others in real-time multiplayer battles or play solo to sharpen your skills. Earn rewards, level up, and customize your profile to become a trivia master.
- Hundreds of curated trivia topics
- Real-time multiplayer battles
- Global leaderboards
- Level up and unlock avatars/badges
- Solo play mode
- Earn coins for hints and premium packs
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Think you know pop culture? Prove it! Welcome to the ultimate trivia game where you guess as many answers as you can on hundreds of fun and challenging topics. From "Pizza Toppings" and "Pixar Movies" to "Oscar-Winning Actors," our lists will test your knowledge and keep you guessing! Why you'll be hooked: • ENDLESS TOPICS: Dive into hundreds of curated lists covering movies, music, celebrities, food, and so much more. New topics are added regularly, so the fun never stops! • CHALLENGE THE WORLD: Jump into exciting multiplayer battles! Compete against random players in real-time or invite your friends for a private trivia showdown. • CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS: Think you're the best? Rise through the ranks on our global leaderboards and prove you're the ultimate trivia master. • LEVEL UP & CUSTOMIZE: Earn experience with every correct answer! Level up to unlock exclusive avatars and collect awesome badges to show off on your profile. • PLAY SOLO: Sharpen your skills at your own pace. The single-player mode is perfect for discovering new topics before you challenge others. • EARN COINS & REWARDS: The more you play, the more you win! Use coins to get hints when you're stuck or unlock exclusive premium topic packs! Whether you're a film buff, a music fanatic, or a foodie, there's a topic waiting for you. Download now, join the community, and start your quest to become a trivia legend! Apple Terms of Usage: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Red Herring at 76% against That's so...Trivia's 18%. Red Herring also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (48K vs 4.4K). That's so...Trivia's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Red Herring sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and That's so...Trivia 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Herring has 48K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Red Herring's written reviews are positive against 18% of That's so...Trivia's.
Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, That's so...Trivia every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Red Herring | That's so...Trivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (48K ratings) — better | 3.8 (4.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 18.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48K — better | 4.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blue Ox Family Games, Inc. | Magmic Inc. |
Customer experience
Red Herring
That's so...Trivia
User reviews
Red Herring
From 48K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤔 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- ⏰ Good time-passer
- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 🎓 Educational and expands vocabulary
Room to improve
- 🇺🇸 Too American-centric
- 💰 Expensive paid content
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Obscure references and categories
That's so...Trivia
From 4.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Challenging and addictive
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Coin system is frustrating
- 🤖 Answers not recognized
- 🔣 Keyboard issues
Bugs and requests
Red Herring
Reported bugs
3 issues- Formatting issues after updates
- Inability to access previous daily puzzles
- Ads that cannot be dismissed
Requested features
5 requests- More free daily puzzles
- Less American-focused content
- Dark mode option
- Ability to replay past puzzles
- Hints system improvements
That's so...Trivia
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Answers changed or not recognized
- Coins disappearing or not awarded properly
- Inconsistent scoring between players
Requested features
5 requests- More variety in categories and letters
- Ability to dispute answers
- Improved scoring and tie-breaking system
- Save game progress without Facebook
- Customizable keyboard
In-app purchases
Red Herring
- Curiosity - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- Brilliant! - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- Allegro - 50 Puzzles$1.99
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- Spelunking - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- Renaissance - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- IQ - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- Serendipity - 50 Puzzles$1.99
- Unlimited Hints$2.99
- Older Daily Puzzles 2014 Jul - Dec$3.99
- Quantum Leap - 175 Puzzles$4.99
That's so...Trivia
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Coin Pack 1 - 50 Percent More$1.99
- 48 Hour Points Boost$2.99
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- No Ads$2.99
- Coin Pack 2$3.99
- No Ads$3.99
- Coin Pack 7$4.99
- Coin Pack 3 - 20 Percent Off$7.99
- Coin Pack 3$9.99
- Bundle Pack 7$19.99
Questions
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