# Reverse Charades vs Off Limits! Word Party Game

The clearest difference is ads: Reverse Charades at none against Off Limits! Word Party Game's shown. Reverse Charades also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). Off Limits! Word Party Game's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Charades sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Off Limits! Word Party Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off Limits! Word Party Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Reverse Charades's written reviews are positive against 66% of Off Limits! Word Party Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reverse Charades ships an update every 2 months, Off Limits! Word Party Game every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Charades | Off Limits! Word Party Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-limits-word-party-game/id966016592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 66.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RETROPlay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478274899) | [Red Ape Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/441034481) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Charades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-charades/id411517557)

This app offers a fast-paced team guessing game where one person acts out words for their team to guess within a time limit. It's a hilarious twist on charades, perfect for parties and group gatherings.

**Highlights:** Team-based word guessing, Timed rounds, In-app purchases for card packs, Supports 2-4 teams, Works on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sports Fans Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome 80's Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Girls Night In Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canadian Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Card Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining party game
- 👥 Great for family gatherings and groups
- 🎭 Encourages creativity and physical activity
- 💰 Affordable expansion packs
- ⚙️ Customizable game settings (timing, turns, skips)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cards repeat excessively within games
- 🐛 Same words appear for all teams
- 💔 Lost in-app purchases after updates
- 😤 Removed customization controls in version 3.0
- 🚫 No way to contact developer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cards repeat in same order each round
- Same words shown to all teams simultaneously
- In-app purchases not restoring after updates
- Unable to change number of teams
- App crashes after excessive skipping

**Requested features**

- More word cards to reduce repetition
- Ability to remove unwanted cards
- Tilt controls instead of next/pass buttons
- Restore in-app purchase functionality
- Undo button for passes or fouls


### Off Limits! Word Party Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-limits-word-party-game/id966016592)

This app offers a collection of word guessing games for groups. Players describe words without using forbidden terms, guess words quickly against a timer, or act out words in a charades-style game. It's designed for parties and gatherings, providing hours of entertainment with over 4,000 words and multiple categories.

**Highlights:** Three distinct word guessing games in one app, Forbidden word challenges, Timed word guessing rounds, Charades and pantomime mode, Over 4,000 words across 30+ categories, Playable in 10+ languages, SharePlay for remote play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Off Limits Ad Removal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great for game nights
- 💡 Good Taboo alternative
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 👍 Lots of word variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Repeated words
- 🕰️ Not enough time to answer
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔁 Limited word bank/categories

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs with card content
- Issues with app crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Allow playing with remote friends
- Add more word categories
- Ability to adjust scores or replay rounds
- Option to choose team names


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Charades free?

Reverse Charades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Off Limits! Word Party Game free?

Off Limits! Word Party Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Charades or Off Limits! Word Party Game?

Off Limits! Word Party Game is rated higher. Reverse Charades averages 4.1 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Off Limits! Word Party Game averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Reverse Charades or Off Limits! Word Party Game have ads?

Off Limits! Word Party Game shows ads; Reverse Charades does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Charades or Off Limits! Word Party Game?

Reverse Charades ships an update every 2 months, and Off Limits! Word Party Game every 10 days. Most recently, Reverse Charades was updated on November 1, 2026 and Off Limits! Word Party Game on November 1, 2026.

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