Comparison

Taboo vs Bash Boulder

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

Bash Boulder

Features
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Forget everything you know about traditional board games. Welcome to the ancient art of the Sandwich Strike. In this high-stakes strategy game, you don’t just "take" a piece—you pulverize it. Inspired by classic strategy but fueled by raw physics, you command a fleet of massive boulders across a shifting grid. The goal? Don't get caught in the middle. How to Play The rules are simple to learn, but punishing to master: The Pincer Move: To eliminate an opponent’s boulder, you must trap it between two of your own. The Crunch: Once caught in a straight line (horizontally or vertically), the enemy stone is crushed and removed from the board. Chain Reactions: Position your stones to trigger multiple captures in a single move. Key Features Tactical Depth: It’s not about how many pieces you have; it’s about where they stand. One wrong move and your frontline becomes a graveyard. Stunning Environments: Battle across sun-drenched deserts, frozen tundras, and volcanic plains. Solo & Multiplayer: Challenge our "Granite AI" in a deep campaign mode or go head-to-head with friends in local and online matches. "A brilliant twist on the 'Latrunculi' style of play. It feels heavier, more tactile, and infinitely more satisfying than chess."

Screenshots

Taboo4 screens
Bash Boulder2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bash Boulder at Free against Taboo's $1.99. Bash Boulder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 26) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Taboo's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On ads, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taboo ships an update monthly, Bash Boulder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Taboo versus Bash Boulder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabooBash Boulder
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarmalade Game Studio LimitedMuhammed Kalkan

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

Bash Boulder

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
None

Bash Boulder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taboo free?
Taboo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bash Boulder free?
Bash Boulder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taboo or Bash Boulder have ads?
Neither Taboo nor Bash Boulder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taboo or Bash Boulder?
Taboo ships an update monthly, and Bash Boulder daily. Most recently, Taboo was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bash Boulder on October 8, 2026.

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