Comparison

Taboo vs Tabula

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

Head to head
About

Taboo

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
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Can you describe an APPLE without using the words RED, FRUIT, PIE, CIDER or CORE? Taboo is the ultimate brain-teasing, word-twisting adult party game. Play with video chat and throw a house party on your phone! Split into two teams and take it in turns to describe the words on the cards. Your team has to guess as many as possible before the timer runs out. If you use a taboo word by mistake, the other team will buzz and you’ll lose a point. Think fast and talk your way to victory! HOW TO PLAY TABOO: 1. Start a game and invite your friends. 2. Split into two teams and name your team. 3. The app chooses a Clue-giver for each team. Each team then takes their turn! 4. The Clue-giver draws a card. The Clue-giver must describe the word without saying any of the words on the card. 5. Team B will buzz if the Clue-giver says a taboo word! 6. Your team must guess as many words as possible before the time runs out. FEATURES - FULLY CUSTOMISABLE – Decide the number of players, rounds, how many turns per round and how many skips are allowed. - AD-FREE GAME – Have fun with zero ads to distract you. - COMPLETE STARTER CARD DECK – Includes cards from the original game. Expand your game further with additional themed decks! - FULLY TRANSLATED – Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Greek, Polish and Hindi. Get the perfect party game on your mobile now!

About

Tabula

This is a digital party game where players describe a target word to their teammates without using a list of forbidden words. It offers various categories, regular content updates, and supports multiple languages for engaging word-guessing fun.

Highlights
  • Describe words without forbidden terms
  • Timed guessing rounds
  • Multiple categories (movies, sports, celebrities)
  • Regular content updates
  • Family-friendly content
  • Customizable game settings
  • Turkish, English, and Spanish language support
Features
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Tabula – The Most Fun Word Guessing Party! Get ready for an exciting challenge where creativity meets quick thinking! Tabula brings the classic card game experience to your device with a modern digital twist. How to Play: - One player narrates and describes the target word. - But be careful! You can't use the forbidden words from the list. - Race against the clock as your teammates guess the word. - Earn points for successful guesses and lose points for using forbidden words. Features: • Categories including movies, sports, celebrities, and more • Regular content updates and new flashcards • Family-friendly content for all ages • Simple, easy-to-use interface • Customizable game settings • Turkish, English, and Spanish language options Ideal for: - Family game nights - Party fun - Social gatherings - Teamwork activities - Fun language learning Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying family time, or looking for a fun icebreaker, Tabula offers endless fun and laughter! Download now and start guessing words! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *** Disclaimer: Tabula is an independent party game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro, Inc. or Hersch and Company. Tabula contains no registered names, word lists, or content from the TABOO board game.

Screenshots

Taboo4 screens
Tabula4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tabula at Free against Taboo's $1.99. Tabula also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Taboo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 149). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Tabula is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Tabula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 149, 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 Tabula's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taboo ships an update monthly, Tabula every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Taboo versus Tabula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabooTabula
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better4.5 (149 ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better149
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedRecep Sevim

Customer experience

Taboo

All ratings4,680 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative48.8%

Tabula

All ratings149 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

Taboo

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Tabula

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Taboo

One-time26
  • Holiday Thanksgiving Pack$0.99
  • Fun & Games Sports Mix 3 Pack$0.99
  • Holiday Halloween Pack$0.99
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  • Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 1$0.99
  • Surprise Pack 2$1.99
  • Festive Fun$1.99
  • Fun & Games Games Mix Pack 1$1.99
  • Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 2$1.99
  • Holiday Christmas Pack$1.99
  • Mystery Mix Pack 1$1.99
  • Generations Gen Z Pack$1.99
  • Holiday Christmas Pack 2$1.99
  • Into the wild$2.99
  • Surprise Pack 1$2.99
  • Food and Nature Bundle$2.99
  • Sports and Celebrity Bundle$2.99
  • Unlock Taboo Premium$2.99
  • Midnight Mix Pack 1$2.99
  • Midnight Night Out Pack$2.99
  • Midnight Bedroom Pack$2.99
  • Ready to Roast$6.49
  • Celebrity Deck$6.49
  • Sports and Games Pack$7.99
  • Welcome Offer$9.99
  • Midnight Deck$9.99
  • Word Bonanza Bundle$19.99
4 purchases

Tabula

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Special Lifetime Offer$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Taboo free?
Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tabula free?
Tabula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taboo or Tabula?
Taboo is rated higher. Taboo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Tabula averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.
Do Taboo or Tabula have ads?
Neither Taboo nor Tabula shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taboo or Tabula?
Taboo ships an update monthly, and Tabula every 10 days. Most recently, Taboo was updated on September 29, 2026 and Tabula on September 28, 2026.

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