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Apps Like Red Herring for iPhone and iPad

Connect words, find the categories.

The app presents word connection puzzles where users group words into categories. Pesky words called Red Herrings are included to mislead players, adding a challenge to finding the single correct solution.

by Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.★ 4.747,824 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-16

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  1. 7 Little Words and More app icon

    7 Little Words and More

    Blue Ox Family Games, Inc.

    Play word puzzles and crosswords daily

    Play word games with puzzles that include finding scrambled , guessing mystery , and identifying connections between terms. Complete daily challenges with bite-size puzzles. Track progress and revisit previous games. Share achievements with friends.

    ★ 4.8171,839 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  2. Brain Test: Tricky Words app icon

    Brain Test: Tricky Words

    UNICO STUDIO LLC

    Solve puzzles and guess

    Solve picture-based word puzzles by guessing hidden . Each level features a visual clue requiring creative vocabulary. Track progress and unlock new challenges through repeated gameplay.

    ★ 4.76,472 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Connections - Word Game app icon

    Connections - Word Game

    Infinitous Limited

    Solve puzzles and connect words

    Solve daily puzzles by connecting groups of four words with a common theme. Complete 4x4 grids with logic and vocabulary skills. Track progress and challenge others in competitive play.

    ★ 4.743,126 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. Connect Word Association Game app icon

    Connect Word Association Game

    Hitapps Games LTD

    Play puzzles and letters

    Group words by meaning, category, or . Solve puzzles by connecting related terms. Track progress through multiple levels. Challenge friends with competitive play. Share achievements on social media.

    ★ 4.7135,786 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Word Search - Crossword Game app icon

    Word Search - Crossword Game

    Easybrain Ltd

    Play, learn, and unlock words

    Find words in a grid by swiping in all directions. Solve daily challenges and collect unique trophies. Track progress with clues and unlock new content. Play in English, German, or Russian.

    ★ 4.7419,593 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-18
  3. Word Connect Association app icon

    Word Connect Association

    PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd

    Words and build chains

    Words in logical chains to solve puzzles. Link terms by theme, concept, or category. Build sequences to progress through levels. Track completed puzzles and review associations. Share solutions with friends.

    ★ 4.938,421 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-15
  4. Otium Word: Relax Puzzle Game app icon

    Otium Word: Relax Puzzle Game

    Palmax Group Limited

    Play word puzzles and connect letters

    Solve word puzzles by connecting letters, searching for hidden words, and completing crosswords. Choose from themed grids with scenic backgrounds. Track progress and unlock new levels. Share scores with friends.

    ★ 4.7144,158 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app icon

    NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword

    The New York Times Company

    Play puzzles daily and track your progress

    Solve daily word, logic, and number puzzles. Play PIPS with domino placement puzzles. Complete THE with increasing difficulty. Play with daily 5-letter word guessing. Track progress and revisit previous puzzles.

    ★ 4.8298,584 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-31
  6. WordBrain: classic word puzzle app icon

    WordBrain: classic word puzzle

    MAG Interactive AB

    Solve puzzles, find hidden words, progress through

    Solve puzzles by swiping to connect letters and finding hidden words. Complete levels in the correct order to progress. Features over 1,700 handcrafted levels across 15 languages. Track progress and unlock new challenges regularly.

    ★ 4.6135,101 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  7. Word Search Classic Ultimate app icon

    Word Search Classic Ultimate

    Michael Lippold

    Find words in letter grids

    Solve puzzles by finding hidden words in letter grids. Words appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward. Customize difficulty with puzzle size and diagonal options. Complete puzzles and solve scrambles from leftover letters.

    ★ 4.719,205 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-18
  8. Virtual Villagers Origins 2 app icon

    Virtual Villagers Origins 2

    LDW Software, LLC

    Build villages, solve puzzles, farm and craft

    Build and manage a village by crafting, farming, solving puzzles, and completing quests. Explore a mystical island, interact with , and progress through story-driven tasks. Unlock new areas and resources as the village thrives.

    ★ 4.49,017 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-12
  9. Otium Word: Cross Puzzle Game app icon

    Otium Word: Cross Puzzle Game

    Palmax Group Limited

    Solve word puzzles and connect letters

    Solve word puzzles by connecting letters to form words. Search for hidden words in grids. Play crosswords and word searches. Customize difficulty levels. Track progress and complete daily challenges. Sync data across devices.

    ★ 4.779,434 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  10. Wordus app icon

    Wordus

    RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

    Play word games and solve puzzles

    Guess a 5-letter word in up to 6 attempts. Letters turn green if correct and in the right position, orange if correct but in the wrong position. Share scores with friends and compete in leaderboards.

    ★ 4.6124,400 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. Association Sort -Connect Word app icon

    Association Sort -Connect Word

    Astrasen PTE. LTD.

    Words, swap places, find groups

    Words into themed groups by dragging and dropping them into rows. Identify four words with a common theme like "Animals" or "Fruits." Arrange words to complete groups and receive feedback on correct placements.

    ★ 4.9331 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. 4 Pics 1 Word app icon

    4 Pics 1 Word

    LOTUM GmbH

    Four pictures one common word.

    The app presents four pictures that share a single word. Players guess the word to unlock levels and advance through puzzles.

    ★ 4.7137,966 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-09
  13. Pictoword: Fun Word Quiz Games app icon

    Pictoword: Fun Word Quiz Games

    KOOAPPS INC.

    Two pictures combine to one word.

    The app presents a word game where users combine pictures to form words. It offers various trivia categories and brain training puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels for solo or group play.

    ★ 4.692,457 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-10
  14. Word City: Connect Word Game app icon

    Word City: Connect Word Game

    UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

    Find hidden words in grids

    Solve puzzles by finding hidden words in crosswords. letters to form words and complete grids. Play searches and anagram challenges. Track progress and earn rewards. Play offline and explore themed cities.

    ★ 4.834,846 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  15. Word Search Trip app icon

    Word Search Trip

    Kiwi Fun HK Limited

    Find hidden words in a maze grid

    Solve puzzles by finding hidden words in maze-like grids. Words appear horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Progress through increasingly complex levels with diverse themes and vocabulary. Track progress and revisit completed puzzles.

    ★ 4.857,994 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  16. Sandwich Runner app icon

    Sandwich Runner

    Dwango Co., Ltd.

    Pick ingredients, run to goal, eat

    Run through levels to collect ingredients on the way to the goal. The is eaten at the end, and the eater's reaction varies based on collected items. Red pepper causes the eater to breathe fire. Collect different ingredients to trigger unique effects.

    ★ 4.5128,256 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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