# Red Herring vs blue (game)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Red Herring at 48K against blue (game)'s 443. blue (game)'s advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Herring sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and blue (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 blue (game). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Herring has 48K ratings behind it against 443, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Red Herring's written reviews are positive against 93% of blue (game)'s.

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, blue (game) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Herring | blue (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews) | **[4.8 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-game/id1468076893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 443 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## 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


### blue (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-game/id1468076893)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience. Solve 50 challenging levels, each with its own distinct logic, to turn the entire screen blue. Hints are available if you get stuck.

**Highlights:** 50 unique puzzle levels, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Ad-free hints with in-app purchase, Award-winning game design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Unique color-based mechanics
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 💤 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🔓 No ads between levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Invisible/hard-to-see elements on certain levels
- 🤔 Hints not always helpful
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay in later levels
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 12 graphics issue on some devices
- Level 47 appears to be broken

**Requested features**

- Add a level reset button
- Provide more distinct color variations
- Expand the game with more color themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Herring free?

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

### Is blue (game) free?

blue (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Herring or blue (game)?

blue (game) is rated higher. Red Herring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while blue (game) averages 4.8 from 443 ratings.

### Do Red Herring or blue (game) have ads?

Both Red Herring and blue (game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Herring or blue (game)?

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, and blue (game) every 4 months. Most recently, Red Herring was updated on October 25, 2026 and blue (game) on October 23, 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.*