# Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Tabula

The clearest difference is ads: Tabula at none against Off Limits! Word Party Game's shown. Tabula also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Off Limits! Word Party Game's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 40%) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 150). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tabula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for Tabula. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off Limits! Word Party Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 150, 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 40% of Tabula's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Limits! Word Party Game | Tabula |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-limits-word-party-game/id966016592/reviews)** | [4.5 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabula-forbidden-words/id6499073088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Ape Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/441034481) | [Recep Sevim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742337262) |

## 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 (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


### Tabula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabula-forbidden-words/id6499073088)

This is a digital party game where players describe a target word to their teammates without using a list of forbidden words. It offers various categories, regular content updates, and supports multiple languages for engaging word-guessing fun.

**Highlights:** Describe words without forbidden terms, Timed guessing rounds, Multiple categories (movies, sports, celebrities), Regular content updates, Family-friendly content, Customizable game settings, Turkish, English, and Spanish language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Special Lifetime Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | 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 Tabula free?

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

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

Off Limits! Word Party Game is rated higher. Off Limits! Word Party Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Tabula averages 4.5 from 150 ratings.

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

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

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

Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, and Tabula every 10 days. Most recently, Off Limits! Word Party Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tabula on November 4, 2026.

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