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Group the Words.
Beat the Clock.
Keep Your Streak.

Rainbow Groupies — a daily word puzzle for kids

Find 4 groups of 4 related words from a grid of 16. Three new puzzles appear every day, with colorful themes and smart hints when you get stuck. Free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Download on the App Store

Also available on Mac with Apple Silicon

See It in Action

Rainbow Groupies game board showing a 4 by 4 grid of colorful word tiles that players tap to group

Colorful Game Board

Smart hint feature highlighting related words to help players find a group without giving the answer

Smart Hints

Theme selection screen with three options: Rainbow, Mermaid Magic, and Pastel Dream

Beautiful Themes

Why Kids Love It

3 Daily Puzzles

Three brand-new puzzles appear every day at midnight. Topics range from animals and books to science and holidays, so there is always something fresh to figure out.

3 Beautiful Themes

Play in Rainbow, Mermaid Magic, or Pastel Dream mode. Each theme transforms the entire board with its own set of gorgeous colors.

Smart Hints

Stuck on a tricky group? Smart on-device hints nudge you in the right direction without giving away the answer. Learn as you play.

Streak Tracking

Keep your winning streak going day after day. Track your current streak, max streak, and win-loss record to challenge your personal best.

Works Offline

No Wi-Fi? No problem. Puzzles work without an internet connection, so kids can play on road trips, flights, or anywhere.

iCloud Sync

Stats and progress sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud. Start on one device, pick up on another.

Free to Play. No Ads. No Data Collection.

We built Rainbow Groupies for our own kids. It is completely free with zero in-app purchases, no advertising, and absolutely no data collection. Just a fun puzzle game and nothing else.

100% Free No Ads Ever No Tracking No In-App Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rainbow Groupies?

Rainbow Groupies is a daily word puzzle game for kids. Players are given 16 words and must find 4 groups of 4 related words. It is similar to Connections but designed specifically for children ages 7 to 12, with age-appropriate topics like animals, books, holidays, and science.

What age is Rainbow Groupies for?

Rainbow Groupies is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 (roughly 2nd through 6th grade). The puzzles use vocabulary and topics that are familiar and fun for this age group, including popular books, animals, holidays, and school subjects.

Is Rainbow Groupies free?

Yes, Rainbow Groupies is completely free. There are no ads, no in-app purchases, and no subscriptions. It was built by parents for their own kids.

Does Rainbow Groupies collect any data?

No. Rainbow Groupies does not collect, store, or share any personal data. There are no accounts, no tracking, and no analytics inside the app. Your child's stats are stored only on their device and sync privately through iCloud.

How many puzzles are there?

Rainbow Groupies offers 3 brand-new puzzles every single day. New puzzles appear at midnight, so there is always a fresh challenge waiting.

Does it work on Mac?

Yes. Rainbow Groupies runs natively on Mac computers with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4). You can download it from the Mac App Store using the same link.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once downloaded, Rainbow Groupies works without an internet connection. Puzzles are available offline, and your stats sync through iCloud when you reconnect.

Ready to Find the Connection?

Available free on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Download on the App Store

Also available on Mac with Apple Silicon