# Red Herring vs That's so...Trivia

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Herring | That's so...Trivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews)** | [3.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-sotrivia/id1011376303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Magmic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Herring

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

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.

**Highlights:** Group words into categories, Identify misleading 'Red Herring' words, Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay, 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


### That's so...Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-sotrivia/id1011376303)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 - 50 Percent More | $1.99 | one-time |
| 48 Hour Points Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 - 20 Percent Off | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Challenging and addictive
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Coin system is frustrating
- 🤖 Answers not recognized
- 🔣 Keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Answers changed or not recognized
- Coins disappearing or not awarded properly
- Inconsistent scoring between players

**Requested features**

- More variety in categories and letters
- Ability to dispute answers
- Improved scoring and tie-breaking system
- Save game progress without Facebook
- Customizable keyboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Herring free?

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

### Is That's so...Trivia free?

That's so...Trivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Herring or That's so...Trivia?

Red Herring is rated higher. Red Herring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while That's so...Trivia averages 3.8 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Red Herring or That's so...Trivia have ads?

Both Red Herring and That's so...Trivia show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Herring or That's so...Trivia?

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, and That's so...Trivia every 2 months. Most recently, Red Herring was updated on November 11, 2026 and That's so...Trivia on November 11, 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.*