# That's so...Trivia vs Taboo

The clearest difference is price: That's so...Trivia at Free against Taboo's $1.99. That's so...Trivia also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Taboo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

That's so...Trivia is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. That's so...Trivia sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Taboo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Taboo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of That's so...Trivia's written reviews are positive against 37% of Taboo's.

That's so...Trivia ships an update every 2 months, Taboo monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | That's so...Trivia | Taboo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-sotrivia/id1011376303/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | **37.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 139 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magmic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### That's so...Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thats-sotrivia/id1011376303)

Test your knowledge across hundreds of fun and challenging topics, from movies to food. Compete against others in real-time multiplayer battles or play solo to sharpen your skills. Earn rewards, level up, and customize your profile to become a trivia master.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of curated trivia topics, Real-time multiplayer battles, Global leaderboards, Level up and unlock avatars/badges, Solo play mode, Earn coins for hints and premium packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 - 50 Percent More | $1.99 | one-time |
| 48 Hour Points Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 - 20 Percent Off | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Challenging and addictive
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 💰 Coin system is frustrating
- 🤖 Answers not recognized
- 🔣 Keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Answers changed or not recognized
- Coins disappearing or not awarded properly
- Inconsistent scoring between players

**Requested features**

- More variety in categories and letters
- Ability to dispute answers
- Improved scoring and tie-breaking system
- Save game progress without Facebook
- Customizable keyboard


### Taboo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #4 Top Paid · Board, #63 Top Paid · Games, #97 Top Paid, #105 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

A word-guessing party game where teams compete to describe words without using forbidden terms. Play remotely with friends via video chat and customize game settings for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Video chat integration, Team-based word guessing, Customizable game settings, Ad-free gameplay, Multiple language support, Themed card decks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mystery Mix Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generations Gen Z Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Taboo Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Night Out Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Bedroom Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ready to Roast | $6.49 | one-time |
| Sports and Games Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Deck | $9.99 | one-time |
| Word Bonanza Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎉 Great for family and friends
- 🥳 Lots of laughter
- 🤩 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited number of cards
- 🔁 Repeated cards after a few rounds
- 💰 Need to pay for more cards
- 🤨 Unclear how to add more players

**Reported bugs**

- Game stopped in the middle to ask for payment
- Video chat feature not working
- App not optimized for high refresh rate displays

**Requested features**

- Add more cards in the base version
- Allow customization of game rules
- Implement a stats/history section
- Support more than 2 teams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is That's so...Trivia free?

That's so...Trivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Taboo free?

Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, That's so...Trivia or Taboo?

Taboo is rated higher. That's so...Trivia averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Taboo averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do That's so...Trivia or Taboo have ads?

That's so...Trivia shows ads; Taboo does not.

### Which is updated more often, That's so...Trivia or Taboo?

That's so...Trivia ships an update every 2 months, and Taboo monthly. Most recently, That's so...Trivia was updated on November 6, 2026 and Taboo on November 7, 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.*