Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Gazooks!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Gazooks!
Engage in a fast-paced word-dueling party game with friends. Players draw cards with symbols and categories, then race to shout out words from their opponent's category when symbols match. It's a test of wit, reaction speed, and pattern matching for any gathering.
- Cross-platform play
- Digital card drawing
- Real-time word duels
- Lightning-fast setup
- Diverse card decks
- Point-based competition
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Shout, think fast, and battle wits in this cross-platform, IRL mobile party game that turns any gathering into word-slinging pandemonium! How to Play: - Set up: Gather 3-8 friends IRL, launch Gazooks, and arrange phones in a circle. Create a game and let others join instantly by scanning the QR code. - Draw cards: Take turns tapping your screen to draw digital cards, each has a symbol and a category. - Duel: When symbols match, it's a duel! Race to shout a word from your opponent's category before they shout one from yours. - Compete: Win in duels to rack up points. The player with the most points at the end wins! Will you blurt out "Pickle" for “Green Food”? Or maybe "Tornado" for “Things that Spin”? Think quick, because in Gazooks, hesitation means devastation! Features: - Cross-platform play on iPhone and iPad - Diverse decks from General Trivia to Computer Science. - Lightning-fast setup: QR code gets you playing in seconds. Gazooks is perfect for game nights, parties, spicing up family gatherings, or anywhere you can gather your crew and pull out your phones. Ready to put your knowledge, reaction speed, and pattern matching to the test? Create a game, pick a deck, and invite your friends in less than a minute. Get Gazooking!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gazooks! at none against Off Limits! Word Party Game's 6. Gazooks! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 66%). Off Limits! Word Party Game's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 115). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Gazooks! asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Off Limits! Word Party Game against 4.5 for Gazooks!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off Limits! Word Party Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 115, 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 91% of Gazooks!'s.
Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, Gazooks! every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Off Limits! Word Party Game | Gazooks! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.5 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 115 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Ape Mobile | Freeman Jiang |
Customer experience
Off Limits! Word Party Game
Gazooks!
User reviews
Off Limits! Word Party Game
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Gazooks!
From 115 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Extremely fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 🥳 Great for parties and groups
- 💡 Fast-paced and quick thinking
- 🤣 Hilarious and creates funny moments
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't notify matches
- 🐛 Incorrect word calls
- 🐌 Game can be slow at times
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
Gazooks!
Reported bugs
2 issues- App doesn't notify matches
- Incorrect word calls leading to point theft
Requested features
2 requests- Add more cards
- Loud notifications and strong vibrations
In-app purchases
Off Limits! Word Party Game
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Off Limits Ad Removal$19.99
Gazooks!
No in-app purchases
Questions
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