# Taboo vs WordSync

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%).

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Taboo | WordSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taboo/id1563932741/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsync-party-word-game/id6747300033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) | [Pi Cubed, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661445094) |

## What reviewers say

### Taboo

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Word, #15 Top Paid · Board, #151 Top Paid · Games (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 (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holiday Thanksgiving Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix 3 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Halloween Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Festive Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Games Mix Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fun & Games Sports Mix Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Mix Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generations Gen Z Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Christmas Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Into the wild | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Food and Nature Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sports and Celebrity Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Taboo Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Mix Pack 1 | $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 |
| Celebrity Deck | $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


### WordSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordsync-party-word-game/id6747300033)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*