Comparison

Side+ vs Taboo TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Side+

Access exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive Q&A sessions from popular creators. Engage with a global community and participate in unique challenges and events.

Highlights
  • Exclusive weekly episodes
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Exclusive podcast access
  • Weekly Q&A segments
  • Exclusive challenges and events
  • Private Zoom calls
Features
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Side+ brings you exclusive Sidemen videos every single week completely ad-free, and you can watch over 1,000 videos right now FOR FREE. Download the app, sign-up for our 3-Day free trial and enjoy. But what's ACTUALLY on Side+? Friday: SIDECAST - Our podcast we usually film on set Saturday: SIDE+ SATURDAYS - Our flagship show where the Sidemen are thrown into different challenges Sunday: BEHIND THE SCENES & SIDEMEN SUNDAY - Hate watching ads on YouTube? We upload our main Sidemen Sundays to have the perfect viewing - then find out how the video was created directly after with our BTS We also have FILMS with special documentaries from our Charity Match games and Reality Shows! And then we have our special additional series, such as SIDE HUSTLE where the Sidemen try unique jobs for the day, SIDELESS MONDAYS where guest creators re-create our videos Sidemen videos. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Side+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sideplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sideplus.com/privacy

About

Taboo TV

Discover exclusive original series, curated premium videos, and bite-sized shorts. This platform offers high-quality streaming, offline downloads, and personalized recommendations. Connect with creators and enjoy community features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Exclusive original series
  • Curated premium videos
  • Bite-sized shorts
  • Creator content
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Offline downloads
  • Cross-device synchronization
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Taboo TV - Unleash the Power of Original & Uncensored Content What You Get: - Exclusive Series: Binge-watch original series and shows - Featured Content: Curated premium videos and documentaries - Shorts: Quick entertainment in bite-sized videos - Creator Content: Follow your favorite content creators - Personalized Recommendations: Content tailored to your preferences Key Features: - High-quality video streaming - Offline downloads for later viewing - Cross-device synchronization - Personalized user profiles - Community features and creator interactions Important: All content and features in Taboo TV require an active subscription. - Premium monthly subscription available - Free 3 day trial period available for new users - Full access to all exclusive content and features included with subscription - Cancel anytime through your App Store account settings Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Taboo TV blends community-driven interaction with premium content, offering an unparalleled platform where users can watch, react, and connect in one place from anywhere in the world. Download Taboo TV today and experience the future of video streaming—where every moment is about living in the now! Terms and Conditions: https://taboo.tv/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Side+4 screens
Taboo TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side+ at 96% against Taboo TV's 34%. Side+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 40). Taboo TV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Taboo TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Side+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side+ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Side+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Taboo TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Taboo TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Side+ versus Taboo TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide+Taboo TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.1K ratings) — better2.7 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB189 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSidemen Entertainment LimitedTaboo Studios LLC

Customer experience

Side+

All ratings7,117 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,248 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%

Taboo TV

All ratings40 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative57.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative62.1%

Bugs and requests

Side+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
  • Resume feature not always accurate

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
  • Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility

Taboo TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Side+

Subscriptions2
  • Side+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Side+ Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Taboo TV

Subscriptions2
  • TabooTV Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • TabooTV Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • TabooTV Life-Time Subscription$299.99

Questions

Is Side+ free?
Side+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taboo TV free?
Taboo TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side+ or Taboo TV?
Side+ is rated higher. Side+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Taboo TV averages 2.7 from 40 ratings.
Do Side+ or Taboo TV have ads?
Neither Side+ nor Taboo TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side+ or Taboo TV?
Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Taboo TV weekly. Most recently, Side+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Taboo TV on September 18, 2026.

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