# Taboo vs 5 Second Battle Rule Game

The clearest difference is price: 5 Second Battle Rule Game at Free against Taboo's $1.99. Taboo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and chart position (#2 vs #119). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

5 Second Battle Rule Game is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and 5 Second Battle Rule Game sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Taboo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taboo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Taboo's written reviews are positive against 40% of 5 Second Battle Rule Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taboo | 5 Second Battle Rule Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews)** | [4.5 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-battle-rule-game/id1584322716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #119 |
| Size | 272 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Vanilla b.v.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517474510) |

## What reviewers say

### Taboo

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #3 Top Paid · Board, #36 Top Paid · Games, #57 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 (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


### 5 Second Battle Rule Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-battle-rule-game/id1584322716)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This is a fast-paced party game where players have five seconds to name three things related to a given topic. It's designed to be an icebreaker and keep everyone engaged. Special challenges and various categories add to the fun.

**Highlights:** 5-second timer for answers, Name 3 items per topic, Scoring system, Physical challenges, Multiple categories, Age-appropriate content options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 😃 Great for parties
- ✨ Excellent fun
- 🤩 Incredible
- 😊 Happy users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ridiculously overpriced
- 💰 Cash grab app
- 👎 Lame questions
- 💳 Expensive subscription
- 💸 Costs too much

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy interface
- Unreadable text in challenges
- Scores change simultaneously
- Screen doesn't update when trying to cancel
- Categories not working

**Requested features**

- More varied questions
- Space to suggest questions
- Player voting for questions
- Subscription for chosen modes
- More free options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taboo free?

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

### Is 5 Second Battle Rule Game free?

5 Second Battle Rule Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Taboo or 5 Second Battle Rule Game?

Taboo is rated higher. Taboo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while 5 Second Battle Rule Game averages 4.5 from 327 ratings.

### Do Taboo or 5 Second Battle Rule Game have ads?

Neither Taboo nor 5 Second Battle Rule Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Taboo or 5 Second Battle Rule Game?

Taboo ships an update monthly, and 5 Second Battle Rule Game monthly. Most recently, Taboo was updated on October 25, 2026 and 5 Second Battle Rule Game on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Taboo or 5 Second Battle Rule Game?

Taboo currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and 5 Second Battle Rule Game at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*