# Red Herring vs Logicals

The clearest difference is ads: Logicals at none against Red Herring's shown. Logicals also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 2). Red Herring's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Herring sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Logicals sells 16 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Herring has 48K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 54% of Logicals's.

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, Logicals every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Herring | Logicals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicals/id1067062478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Logicals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logicals/id1067062478)

Engage your mind with logic grid puzzles, similar to classic brain teasers. Solve riddles with varying difficulty levels and customizable layouts. Available across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Logic grid puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Customizable layouts, In-app purchases for levelpacks, Timer and Game Center support, Two language options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E00: ProPack Easy (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| M00: ProPack Medium (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H00: ProPack Hard (10x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: PuzzlePack Easy 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H01: PuzzlePack Hard 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H02: PuzzlePack Hard 2 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L03: PuzzlePack 3 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| M01: PuzzlePack Medium 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| H04: PuzzlePack Hard 4 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L01: PuzzlePack 1 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L02: PuzzlePack 2 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| L06: Puzzle Pack Vol. 6 (15x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| X00: MegaProPack (30x) | $2.99 | one-time |
| X01: MegaPack 1 (60x) | $5.99 | one-time |
| X02: MegaPack 2 (60x) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Y00: Flatrate (150x) | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying to figure out
- 👍 Great brain puzzle
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Nice and clean UI
- 👍 Mental gymnastics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Only 6 levels
- 🔍 Far too easy
- 🔍 Poor layout
- 🔍 Boxes too sensitive to touch
- 🔍 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Purchased puzzles not showing up
- Translations issues

**Requested features**

- Make clock optional
- More puzzles
- Update for larger screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Herring free?

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

### Is Logicals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Herring or Logicals?

Red Herring is rated higher. Red Herring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Logicals averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Red Herring or Logicals have ads?

Red Herring shows ads; Logicals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Herring or Logicals?

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, and Logicals every 4 days. Most recently, Red Herring was updated on October 22, 2026 and Logicals on October 22, 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.*