Comparison

Taboo vs Taboom

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

Taboom

A digital party game where players describe words without using forbidden terms while their teammates race against the clock to guess. It's perfect for game nights and gatherings, offering customizable gameplay and offline play.

Highlights
  • Describe words without forbidden terms
  • Team-based word guessing
  • Customizable timer and rounds
  • Unlockable themed card packs
  • Offline play supported
  • Multiple language options
Features
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The Ultimate Word-Guessing Party Game for Family and Friends! Challenge your vocabulary and quick thinking in this digital version of the classic party game! Describe words without using forbidden terms as your teammates race against the clock to guess correctly. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or anytime you want to spark laughter and friendly competition. Features: Multiple Languages - Play in English or Turkish with smooth language switching Customizable Gameplay - Adjust timer duration, rounds per team, and penalties to match your style Expandable Content - Unlock new themed card packs to keep the fun going with fresh word categories Team Play - Create multiple teams and track points through exciting rounds Sleek Design - Enjoy vibrant visuals and intuitive controls for a seamless gaming experience Offline Play - No internet required! Perfect for trips, parties, or anywhere Whether you're a word game enthusiast or looking for the perfect party ice-breaker, Guess Wise delivers endless entertainment. Challenge your friends to describe "VACATION" without saying "TRIP," "RELAX," or "HOLIDAY" — and watch the hilarity unfold! Download now and turn any gathering into an unforgettable word party!

Screenshots

Taboo4 screens
Taboom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Taboo and Taboom both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Taboom's written reviews are positive against 37% of Taboo's. Taboom also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Taboo's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 3) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, 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

Taboom is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Taboom sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Taboo against 5.0 for Taboom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taboo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Taboo's written reviews are positive against 83% of Taboom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taboo ships an update monthly, Taboom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Taboo versus Taboom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabooTaboom
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedAYLIN TURKMEN

Customer experience

Taboo

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

Taboom

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Taboom

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
Show 23 more
  • 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
18 purchases

Taboom

One-time18
  • Mots & Mystères$0.99
  • Misterios Verbales$1.99
  • Fiesta de Palabras$1.99
Show 15 more
  • Voyage Verbal$1.99
  • Mots en Jeu$1.99
  • Expressions Françaises$1.99
  • Défi Lexical$1.99
  • Rhythm & Rhymes 2$1.99
  • Kelime Ustası$1.99
  • Kelime Dünyası$1.99
  • Kelime Partisi$1.99
  • Müzik Zamanı$1.99
  • Sinema Yıldızları$1.99
  • Film Hazinesi$1.99
  • Sinema Tutkunları$1.99
  • Tesoro Léxico$2.99
  • Bundle Pack$5.99
  • Bundle Paket$5.99

Questions

Is Taboo free?
Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Taboom free?
Taboom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taboo or Taboom?
Taboom is rated higher. Taboo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Taboom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Taboo or Taboom have ads?
Neither Taboo nor Taboom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taboo or Taboom?
Taboo ships an update monthly, and Taboom fortnightly. Most recently, Taboo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Taboom on October 9, 2026.

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