# Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Forbidden

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Limits! Word Party Game | Forbidden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-limits-word-party-game/id966016592/reviews) | **[4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden/id1436317197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 64 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Red Ape Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/441034481) | [David Baez](https://appshunter.io/developer/975830747) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 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


### Forbidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden/id1436317197)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disney Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderlust Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| HIMYM Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brands Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*