# Keyword vs Taboo

Keyword and Taboo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Keyword's written reviews are positive against 37% of Taboo's. Keyword also leads on price (Free vs $1.99). Taboo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 219). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Keyword is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Keyword sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Taboo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Keyword against 4.9 for Taboo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taboo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Keyword's written reviews are positive against 37% of Taboo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keyword | Taboo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyword-password-party/id1508028783/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 219 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 76 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plexum, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480897095) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Keyword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyword-password-party/id1508028783)

This app offers a fast-paced word guessing game for groups, inspired by classic TV shows. Players give single-word clues to their teammates, with a time limit to guess before passing the phone. It features a large word library, AI-generated custom decks, and multiple game modes for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Single-word clue gameplay, AI-generated custom word decks, Family and Adult modes, Offline play, Multiple game modes, Large word library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | per year |


### Taboo

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #10 Top Paid · Board, #127 Top Paid · Games (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 Keyword free?

Keyword 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, Keyword or Taboo?

Taboo is rated higher. Keyword averages 4.8 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Taboo averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Keyword or Taboo have ads?

Keyword shows ads; Taboo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Keyword or Taboo?

Keyword ships an update monthly, and Taboo monthly. Most recently, Keyword was updated on November 3, 2026 and Taboo on November 3, 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.*