# Lights Off vs Taboo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lights Off at none against Taboo's 26. Lights Off also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Taboo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lights Off costs $0.99 and Taboo $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Lights Off asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lights Off ships an update every 14 months, Taboo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lights Off | Taboo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 18 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [峻 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259658398) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Lights Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-off-2/id1294091065)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Taboo

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #6 Top Paid · Board, #62 Top Paid · Games, #91 Top Paid, #131 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 (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holiday Thanksgiving Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix 3 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Festive Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Games Mix Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Mix Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generations Gen Z Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Christmas Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into the wild | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Food and Nature Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sports and Celebrity Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Taboo Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Mix Pack 1 | $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 |
| Celebrity Deck | $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 Lights Off free?

Lights Off costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taboo free?

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

### Do Lights Off or Taboo have ads?

Neither Lights Off nor Taboo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lights Off or Taboo?

Lights Off ships an update every 14 months, and Taboo monthly. Most recently, Lights Off was updated on September 17, 2026 and Taboo on September 26, 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.*