Octalect
Eight trivia questions on one theme a day, with 15 seconds for each.
Every day: One numbered themed quiz a day: eight multiple-choice questions on news, culture and general trivia, 15 seconds each. New puzzle: One new set a day; the maker does not say at what hour.
Octalect is a daily trivia quiz for iPhone and iPad. Each day brings a numbered quiz on a new theme, with eight multiple-choice questions and 15 seconds to answer each one, so a round takes under two minutes. Topics range across news, culture and general trivia.
About Octalect
Every Octalect quiz has a theme and a number. The home screen shows the day's quiz, such as Daily Quiz #35 on the theme Wave Makers, along with your streak. Each of the eight questions has four answers, A to D, and a 15-second timer; you can also skip a question. After each answer the app shows whether you were right, and at the end you review the answers and can share a score card.
Past quizzes stay in a numbered archive with their themes, from Pole Position to Gold Rush. The daily quiz is free; Octalect Plus is an optional in-app purchase that unlocks the full archive so you can replay earlier quizzes.
Octalect is made by Jesse Russell under the name HeyFutureJesse Software and was released on the App Store in May 2026.
How to play Octalect
- Open Octalect to see today's numbered quiz and its theme.
- Tap Start Quiz and answer each of the eight questions by picking A, B, C or D.
- Answer within 15 seconds, or skip the question.
- Review your answers at the end and share your score card.
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Tips
- Read the theme first: it often hints at the answers.
- The timer is short, so if you are unsure, rule out the answers that do not fit and pick quickly.
- Play every day to keep your streak going.
Questions
How long does a quiz take?
Eight questions with 15 seconds each, so under two minutes.
Is Octalect free?
Yes, the daily quiz is free. Octalect Plus is an optional purchase that unlocks the archive of past quizzes.
Is there an Android version?
The website links only the iOS app.
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