Comparison

Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Pangram

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

Pangram

A word-making game where you create words using letters on a board, with each word needing to include a central letter. Customize game settings like the number of letters and minimum word length. Share games with friends or play public games with leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Make words from letters
  • Must include center letter
  • Customize game settings
  • Share games with friends
  • Play public games
  • Leaderboards for shared games
Features
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Pangram is a simple game - just make words! See how many words you can make with the letters on the screen. Each word must include the center letter(s). Use letters as many times as you want in each word. Can you guess the pangram? Pangrams are words that use all the letters on the board. Each game has at least one, and many have more. Bonus points for finding them! Configure games how you like them: • Set the number of center (required) letters • Set the number of outer (optional) letters • Set the minimum word length That's it! No lives to lose. No penalty for guessing wrong. No stress. Just play! For some extra fun, send games to friends and family, publish them on the public games listing, or join other public games that fellow Pangrammers have posted. Each shared or public game has a leader board where you can track everyone's progress. In the free version you can create and play one game a day. If you're having a blast, upgrade to the Unlimited Games in-app purchase. Create game after game after game... Requirement: You must have iCloud Drive enabled to share games and play public games. The basic free tier is all that's needed. Final note: My kids want you to know that Pangram looks even better in Dark Mode. Embrace the dark side, they say.

Screenshots

Off Limits! Word Party Game4 screens
Pangram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pangram at none against Off Limits! Word Party Game's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pangram sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pangram holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Off Limits! Word Party Game's written reviews are positive against 61% of Pangram's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, Pangram fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Off Limits! Word Party Game versus Pangram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff Limits! Word Party GamePangram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2K4.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Ape MobileRussell Neufeld

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%

Pangram

All ratings4,390 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative22.5%

User reviews

Off Limits! Word Party Game

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Pangram

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Customizable game settings
  • 💡 Public games and leaderboards
  • 👍 Affordable pricing model
  • 👍 Responsive developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent word recognition
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs after updates
  • 🤔 Inclusion of obscure/foreign words
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices
  • 🤔 Lack of clear game objectives

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

Pangram

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to create custom games
  • Unresponsive controls and overlapping UI elements
  • Leaderboard and account sync issues
  • Crashes and white screen after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to view missed words alphabetically
  • Ability to delete multiple games at once
  • Integration with friends/teams for competitive play
  • More consistent dictionary and word definitions

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
6 purchases

Pangram

Subscriptions3
  • M-W Games - 2 months$0.992 Months
  • M-W Games - 6 months$1.996 Months
  • M-W Games - 1 year$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • Publish Public Games - 20 pack$0.99
  • Unlimited Games for watchOS$0.99
  • Unlimited Games for iOS$3.99

Questions

Is Off Limits! Word Party Game free?
Off Limits! Word Party Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pangram free?
Pangram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Pangram?
Pangram is rated higher. Off Limits! Word Party Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Pangram averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Off Limits! Word Party Game or Pangram have ads?
Off Limits! Word Party Game shows ads; Pangram does not.
Which is updated more often, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Pangram?
Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, and Pangram fortnightly. Most recently, Off Limits! Word Party Game was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pangram on October 29, 2026.

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