Comparison

Taboo vs WordSync

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
Read full description

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

WordSync

A multiplayer word game where players write down the first word that comes to mind based on a prompt. Match your word with others to score points and win. Play with friends or challenge AI bots.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer with join codes
  • Solo play against bots
  • Themed word decks
  • Weekly game modes
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Read full description

A party word game where there’s no right answer. Just the same one. WordSync is a fast-paced word game where you and your friends try to think alike and guess the same word, all without saying a word. Each round starts with a single word prompt. Everyone writes down the first answer that comes to mind. Match words with another player to score points. The more you sync, the more you win. Whether you’re playing in the same room or across the world, WordSync is the perfect mix of clever thinking, hilarious mismatches, and mind-meld moments. HOW TO PLAY • Get a word prompt • Write down the first answer that comes to mind • Match the same word with another player to score • Keep syncing to win FEATURES • Multiplayer: Play with friends using a simple join code • Decks for Every Mood: Keep it family friendly or spice things up • Solo Play: Challenge smart bots anytime, anywhere • Weekly Game Night: New words and new themes every week PERFECT FOR PLAYING TOGETHER Looking for a party game, word game with friends, or something new for game night? WordSync is easy to learn, fast to play, and surprising every round. Play at parties, on date night, during a road trip, or whenever you want to find out which of your friends is really on the same wavelength. Think alike. Match words. Get in sync. PRICING $6.99/year Join Wordsync+ to create your own packs and remove ads. Subscription is optional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://playwordsync.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Taboo4 screens
WordSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WordSync at Free against Taboo's $1.99. WordSync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Taboo's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (37% vs 0%).

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

WordSync is free to download; Taboo costs $1.99 up front. Taboo sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. WordSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Taboo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taboo has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Taboo's written reviews are positive against 0% of WordSync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taboo ships an update monthly, WordSync weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard11 real differences · 0 level
Taboo versus WordSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabooWordSync
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedPi Cubed, LLC

Customer experience

Taboo

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

WordSync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WordSync

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
None

WordSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taboo free?
Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is WordSync free?
WordSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Taboo or WordSync?
Taboo is rated higher. Taboo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while WordSync averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Taboo or WordSync have ads?
WordSync shows ads; Taboo does not.
Which is updated more often, Taboo or WordSync?
Taboo ships an update monthly, and WordSync weekly. Most recently, Taboo was updated on October 28, 2026 and WordSync on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons