Red Herring
Red Herring Summary
Red Herring is a ad-supported, with in-app purchases iOS app in Games by Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.. Released in May 2014 (12 years ago). It has 52.3K ratings with a 4.73★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 64.9K monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (28% IAP / 72% ads). Store last updated Jun 3, 2026
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SDK intelligence: AppGoblin detected 11 ad networks(e.g. AppLovin), 2 development tools, 1 analytics: product,and 1 business tools integrated into Red Herring. View full SDK list →
Red Herring SDKs Summary
Red Herring was last scanned for SDKs on 2025-10-08. Below is the overview of third-party companies detected in the app. The full list of SDKs, permissions and unknowns is available here.
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AppHarbr4.73★
Ratings: 52.3K
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App Description
Red Herring is the word connections game.
How to play:
1. Make the connections and group words into categories.
2. Look out for the Red Herrings, pesky words whose sole purpose is to
mislead you.
3. Have fun making the connections!
Red Herring is a FUN, CHALLENGING, and EASY TO LEARN word connections
puzzle game. Each puzzle has only one correct solution and there's no time
limit. Three difficulty levels make it suitable for the whole family.
Don't say we didn't warn you if you can't stop playing. Give Red Herring a try
today!
From the creators of 7 Little Words and Moxie.
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Red Herring contains 25 puzzles and a daily puzzle that you can play for free.
Additional puzzles are available for purchase inside the app.