Comparison

Tabu vs Deyimix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Tabu

Describe words without using forbidden terms in this engaging party game. Explore multiple game modes like classic guessing, drawing, and puppet challenges. Perfect for gatherings, it enhances vocabulary and teamwork.

Highlights
  • Classic Taboo mode
  • Limited Words challenge
  • Draw & Guess mode
  • Puppet Mode with animations
  • Mixed Mode combining all modes
  • Customizable game rules
  • Team-based gameplay
Features
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Tabu: Forbidden Words is a team-based word guessing party game for friends, families, and groups. Describe the target word without saying the forbidden clues, help your teammates guess before time runs out, and compete across customizable rounds and game modes. Choose from more than 5,000 word cards, create two to four teams, adjust the rules for your group, and play at parties, family game nights, school activities, or casual gatherings. HOW DO YOU PLAY TABU? Create two, three, or four teams. Choose a game mode and set the round rules. Describe the target word without using any forbidden words shown on the card. Help your teammates guess as many words as possible before time runs out. Track the score and continue until the selected score or round limit is reached. CHOOSE FROM FIVE GAME MODES CLASSIC TABU Describe the target word without using the forbidden words. LIMITED WORDS Explain the target using only a limited number of words. Choose each clue carefully and try to communicate more with less. DRAW & GUESS Draw the target without speaking while your teammates try to guess it. PUPPET MODE Choose a puppet and use animated characters while describing words for your team. MIXED MODE Combine Classic Tabu, Limited Words, Draw & Guess, and Puppet Mode in one game. The mode changes between rounds to create a more varied team competition. CUSTOMIZE THE GAME FOR YOUR GROUP Set up each game based on how your group wants to play: Create two, three, or four teams Customize team names and avatars Set the duration of each round Adjust the number of allowed passes Choose score-based, round-based, or free-play limits Use swipe or button controls Pause and resume the game at any time EXPLORE MORE THAN 5,000 WORD CARDS Play with a large collection of word cards across repeated game nights and different groups. Choose both your language and region so cards and content feel more relevant to where you play. Tabu is available in English and 32 additional languages. TRACK SCORES AND ROUND RESULTS Review detailed results at the end of each game, including: Correct answers Wrong guesses Passed cards Team scores Success rates Use the scoreboard to compare teams and see which group performed best. WHO IS TABU FOR? Tabu is designed for: Friends looking for a team party game Families playing together on game night Groups that enjoy fast word guessing games Teachers and students planning classroom activities Players who enjoy communication and teamwork games FULL VERSION AND PURCHASE INFORMATION Tabu is free to download and contains advertising. The Full Version is a one-time purchase, not an automatically renewing subscription. There are no recurring subscription charges associated with this purchase. Please review the Privacy Policy and other purchase information available on the app's App Store page. Create your teams, choose a mode, and start describing words without saying the forbidden clues. Please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: Terms of Use: https://bosphorusdigital.com.tr/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://bosphorusdigital.com.tr/privacy-policy

About

Deyimix

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Deyimix, Türkçe deyim ve atasözlerini eğlenceli görseller ve oyunlaştırmayla öğreten sevimli bir kelime oyunudur! Harf harf çöz, arkadaşlarınla düello yap, takımınla Tabu oyna. Hem eğlen hem kelime dağarcığını geliştir. OYUN MODLARI • Öğrenme Modu — Sevimli bir illüstrasyona bak, deyimi/atasözünü harf harf çöz. İpucu için jokerleri kullan. • Tabu — Arkadaşlarınla takım ol; okuyucu deyimi anlatır, takım bilmeye çalışır. Parti keyfi! • Düello — Bir arkadaşını gerçek zamanlı düelloya davet et, aynı soruları kim daha hızlı çözecek? NELER VAR? • 900'den fazla Türkçe deyim ve atasözü, her birine özel sevimli illüstrasyon • Günlük görevler, haftalık etkinlik haritası ve seri ödülleri • Çarkıfelek, günlük hediye sandığı ve bol bol altın • Lider tablosu — genel, aylık ve arkadaşlarınla • Başarım rozetleri ve kişiselleştirilebilir avatar • Her gün "Günün Deyimi" ve "Günün Atasözü" hatırlatması • Koyu tema desteği, pastel ve göz dostu tasarım KİMLER İÇİN? Kelime oyunlarını, bulmacaları ve zeka oyunlarını sevenler; Türkçesini geliştirmek isteyen herkes; öğrenciler ve dil meraklıları için birebir. Eğitici ve eğlenceli! Deyimix ile "iğneyle kuyu kazmak" ne demek, "damlaya damlaya göl olur" nereden gelir öğren; hem gül hem öğren. Hadi, ilk deyimini çöz! İnternet bağlantısı: Tek oyunculu modlar çevrimdışı da oynanır; lider tablosu, arkadaşlık ve düello için internet gerekir. Abonelikler (Reklamsız / Premium) otomatik yenilenir; dönem bitiminden en az 24 saat önce iptal edilmezse ücret Apple hesabından tahsil edilir. Aboneliğini istediğin zaman iOS Ayarlar > Apple hesabın > Abonelikler bölümünden yönetebilirsin. Kullanım Koşulları (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Gizlilik Politikası: https://sites.google.com/view/deyimix-gizlilik/ana-sayfa

Screenshots

Tabu4 screens
Deyimix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deyimix at fortnightly against Tabu's every 4 months. Deyimix also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deyimix sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tabu ships an update every 4 months, Deyimix fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tabu versus Deyimix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabuDeyimix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBosphorus DigitalMehmet Mutlu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tabu

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
10 purchases

Deyimix

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Aylık$0.991 Month
  • Reklamsız Aylık$0.991 Month
  • Reklamsız Yıllık$3.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium Yıllık$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • 500 Altın$0.99
  • Başlangıç Paketi$0.99
  • 1.400 Altın$0.99
Show 3 more
  • 3.200 Altın$1.99
  • 7.500 Altın$3.99
  • 20.000 Altın$7.99

Questions

Is Tabu free?
Tabu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deyimix free?
Deyimix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tabu or Deyimix have ads?
Both Tabu and Deyimix show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabu or Deyimix?
Tabu ships an update every 4 months, and Deyimix fortnightly. Most recently, Tabu was updated on October 29, 2026 and Deyimix on October 26, 2026.

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