# Red Herring vs Snood Original

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snood Original at fortnightly against Red Herring's every 3 months. Snood Original also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Herring sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Snood Original sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Red Herring against 4.8 for Snood Original. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48K and 31K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Red Herring's written reviews are positive against 78% of Snood Original's.

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, Snood Original fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Herring | Snood Original |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews) | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snood-original/id1400139649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 81 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Snood, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433728035) |

## 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


### Snood Original

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snood-original/id1400139649)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Launch colorful characters to connect three or more matching ones, making them disappear and fall to safety. This classic puzzle game rewards strategy and accuracy with daily challenges and multiple difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Classic Snood gameplay, Strategic match-3 puzzles, Daily Challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Puzzle Mode boards, Precision aimer, Helpful boosters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginners pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Register | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silver Registration | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sunny's Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jake's Favorite | $15.99 | one-time |
| Gold Registration | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of the classic game
- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay and visuals
- ⏱️ Great time-waster and stress reliever
- 🕹️ Challenging yet addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🔍 Imprecise controls and sensitivity issues
- 🔀 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Small screen size makes it hard to play

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing after updates
- Shooter getting stuck and firing multiple shots
- Screen rotation issues with certain UI elements
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable vibration
- Implement puzzle mode and level selection
- Improve overall UI and visual design
- Optimize controls for mobile devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Herring free?

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

### Is Snood Original free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Herring or Snood Original?

Snood Original is rated higher. Red Herring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Snood Original averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.

### Do Red Herring or Snood Original have ads?

Both Red Herring and Snood Original show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Herring or Snood Original?

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, and Snood Original fortnightly. Most recently, Red Herring was updated on November 13, 2026 and Snood Original on November 13, 2026.

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