Comparison

Taboo vs Guessflix

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

Guessflix

Features
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GuessFlix - Taboo-Style Movie & Series Quiz Game The Ultimate Movie, Series & Anime Party Game with forbidden words! Guess movie titles, avoid the taboo words, and challenge your friends in this exciting guessing game! Unlimited Fun, Anytime, Anywhere! Bring the thrill of classic party games like Taboo and Charades to your phone. GuessFlix is perfect for movie buffs, anime lovers, and TV show fanatics. Whether it's a party, game night, or just chilling with friends, GuessFlix turns any moment into a fun guessing challenge. Features You'll Love: 10+ Categories & 1000+ Titles – Anime, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Turkish Movies, and more! Great for Groups Multilingual Fun How to Play: A movie, series, or anime title appears at the top. Describe it without using the 5 forbidden words. Your team guesses as many as possible before time runs out. Perfect For: Movie lovers Fans of taboo word games Game nights & parties Can you describe Inception without saying “dream”, “DiCaprio”, or “mind”? Can your friends guess Breaking Bad without chemistry or Heisenberg? That’s the GuessFlix challenge! Download GuessFlix today and become the movie quiz champion! The best taboo-style movie trivia game is just a tap away. Credits: This app utilizes icons from the following creators with gratitude: Heykiyou Freepik Pixel Buddha Premium octopocto umeicon smalllikeart icons8 For their amazing contributions to the design community.

Screenshots

Taboo4 screens
Guessflix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Guessflix at Free against Taboo's $1.99. Guessflix also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Taboo's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Guessflix is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Guessflix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taboo ships an update monthly, Guessflix every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Taboo versus Guessflix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabooGuessflix
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedAhmet Samsun

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

Guessflix

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
2 purchases

Guessflix

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Taboo free?
Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Guessflix free?
Guessflix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taboo or Guessflix have ads?
Neither Taboo nor Guessflix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taboo or Guessflix?
Taboo ships an update monthly, and Guessflix every 3 days. Most recently, Taboo was updated on October 30, 2026 and Guessflix on October 25, 2026.

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