Comparison

Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Forbidden

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

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About

Off Limits! Word Party Game

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
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Describe the word. Just don't say the forbidden ones. Off Limits! is the party word game that turns any group into a room full of laughing, shouting, and cheering friends. Try it free — then subscribe to unlock 4,000+ cards and never run out of fresh challenges. One subscription, unlimited laughs. 3 Games in One. 4,000+ Words. (Subscription required for full access) 1. Classic Off Limits: The ultimate verbal challenge! Your team must guess the phrase on the card, but you can't use any of the forbidden "off-limits" clues. It's a competitive game of clever wordplay and team strategy. Can you describe the word without saying the obvious? 2. Quick Guess: A high-speed trivia and guessing game! Race against the clock as your team tries to guess 7 words in just 7 seconds each. It's fast, funny, and a true test of your verbal skills. 3. Head Guess: The hilarious charades and pantomime classic! Hold your phone to your forehead and let your friends shout clues to help you guess the word on the screen. Perfect for a good laugh. From intense verbal battles versus your friends to hilarious charades, you'll have the perfect game for every crowd. Ideal for game night, road trips, holiday parties, family reunions, vacations, or as a fun icebreaker for any group gathering. Features: - 3 Games in One: A multiplayer charades and forbidden wordplay experience in one app. - Play Your Way: Stick to clever wordplay or go big with hilarious acting. - 5x More Content Than Other Apps: Over 4,000 words to guess from. - Pop Culture & More: 30+ decks including Pop Culture, Sports, Food, Movies, and Holidays, with new content added often. - FaceTime Fun: Use SharePlay to host a party even if you are miles apart. - Play Anywhere: No cards, no board, no internet just your phone and your friends. - Customizable round timer - Play in 10+ Languages ▶ Start your free trial today — first 3 days free. Subscription options: $4.99/week or $25.00/year. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your Apple Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.redapemobile.com/offlimits/legal/terms.html Read the privacy policy here: https://www.redapemobile.com/offlimits/legal/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Not associated with Hasbro or Hersch and Company's Taboo, Tabu, or any other variants of the Taboo, Alia, registered trademarks.

About

Forbidden

A team-based party game where players guess words by giving clues, avoiding a list of forbidden words. Features simple tilt controls and over 2,000 words across various categories. Works offline and supports 4+ players.

Highlights
  • Team-based word guessing
  • Forbidden word challenges
  • Simple tilt controls
  • 2,000+ words and categories
  • Offline play
  • Supports 4+ players
Features
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Team-based party game. Get your teammates to guess a word without saying any of the closely related forbidden words. An example would be having your teammates guess the word "Pizza" without saying the forbidden words "Cheese", "Slice", "Pepperoni", "Italian", "Delivery" while giving them clues. The game makes use of simple tilt controls that anyone can learn in seconds. Simply tilt the phone towards you to indicate your team has guessed correctly, or tilt the phone away to pass to the next word / phrase. The game contains 2,000+ cards to guess (and counting) plus a variety of categories, including: - Kid Friendly / Easier Cards - Food - Music - Movies - Celebrities - Brands - Disney - World History - Travel Destinations - And more! For an extra challenge and/or variety, you can also use our EVERYTHING category that combines cards from all other categories! Number of Players required: 4+ (There is a 2+ player mode as well, please see in-app instructions for details) Forbidden works 100% offline!

Screenshots

Off Limits! Word Party Game4 screens
Forbidden3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Off Limits! Word Party Game at Free against Forbidden's $2.99. Off Limits! Word Party Game also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 63). Forbidden's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

Off Limits! Word Party Game is free to download; Forbidden costs $2.99 up front. Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Forbidden sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Off Limits! Word Party Game against 4.7 for Forbidden. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off Limits! Word Party Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Off Limits! Word Party Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forbidden's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, Forbidden every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Off Limits! Word Party Game versus Forbidden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff Limits! Word Party GameForbidden
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better63
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRed Ape MobileDavid Baez

Customer experience

Off Limits! Word Party Game

All ratings2,244 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative22.8%

Forbidden

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Off Limits! Word Party Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bugs with card content
  • Issues with app crashing or freezing

Requested features

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

Forbidden

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Off Limits! Word Party Game

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Off Limits Ad Removal$19.99
4 purchases

Forbidden

One-time4
  • Disney Expansion Deck$0.99
  • Wanderlust Expansion Deck$0.99
  • HIMYM Expansion Deck$0.99
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  • Brands Expansion Deck$0.99

Questions

Is Off Limits! Word Party Game free?
Off Limits! Word Party Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forbidden free?
Forbidden costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Forbidden?
Forbidden is rated higher. Off Limits! Word Party Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Forbidden averages 4.7 from 63 ratings.
Do Off Limits! Word Party Game or Forbidden have ads?
Off Limits! Word Party Game shows ads; Forbidden does not.
Which is updated more often, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Forbidden?
Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, and Forbidden every 3 months. Most recently, Off Limits! Word Party Game was updated on October 26, 2026 and Forbidden on October 24, 2026.

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