# Taboo vs Mirror Snake

Taboo and Mirror Snake both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mirror Snake's written reviews are positive against 37% of Taboo's. Mirror Snake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($0.29 vs $1.99). Taboo's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Taboo costs $1.99 and Mirror Snake $0.29 up front. Taboo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mirror Snake asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Taboo against 5.0 for Mirror Snake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taboo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Mirror Snake's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taboo | Mirror Snake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-snake/id6744073213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Rajiv Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702407760) |

## What reviewers say

### Taboo

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #13 Top Paid · Board, #145 Top Paid · Games, #167 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 (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


### Mirror Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-snake/id6744073213)

This arcade game reimagines the classic snake challenge with a mind-bending twist. Navigate your snake by swiping in the opposite direction of its intended movement. Experience intense gameplay with increasing speed and a unique dual-snake mode.

**Highlights:** Reverse swipe controls, Single snake mode, Dual snake mode, Minimalist design, Increasing speed, No ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taboo free?

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

### Is Mirror Snake free?

Mirror Snake costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Taboo or Mirror Snake?

Mirror Snake is rated higher. Taboo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Mirror Snake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Taboo or Mirror Snake have ads?

Neither Taboo nor Mirror Snake shows ads.

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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.*