# Red Herring vs PINK WORD BRAIN

Red Herring and PINK WORD BRAIN both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Red Herring's written reviews are positive against 0% of PINK WORD BRAIN's. Red Herring also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 78). 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 PINK WORD BRAIN sells 6 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 4.7 for PINK WORD BRAIN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Herring has 48K ratings behind it against 78, 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 0% of PINK WORD BRAIN's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Herring | PINK WORD BRAIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-herring/id663596265/reviews)** | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pink-word-brain/id1546980276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288074001) | [Tang Cho man](https://appshunter.io/developer/592719186) |

## 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


### PINK WORD BRAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pink-word-brain/id1546980276)

Exercise your brain with this word puzzle game that tests your vocabulary and logic. Swipe letters to find hidden words, solve challenging levels at your own pace, and earn daily rewards. Play offline and enjoy a fun, educational experience suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** 500+ challenging levels, 8 supported languages, No time limits, Daily bonus rewards, Offline play, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 125 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Herring free?

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

### Is PINK WORD BRAIN free?

PINK WORD BRAIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Herring or PINK WORD BRAIN?

Red Herring is rated higher. Red Herring averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while PINK WORD BRAIN averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do Red Herring or PINK WORD BRAIN have ads?

Both Red Herring and PINK WORD BRAIN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Red Herring or PINK WORD BRAIN?

Red Herring ships an update every 3 months, and PINK WORD BRAIN every 3 months. Most recently, Red Herring was updated on November 6, 2026 and PINK WORD BRAIN on November 3, 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.*