Comparison

Off Limits! Word Party Game vs Verboten

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

Verboten

A word-guessing party game where players give clues to their team to guess a secret word without using forbidden words. It's designed for groups, enhancing vocabulary and quick thinking in a fun, competitive setting.

Highlights
  • Word-guessing gameplay
  • Hundreds of curated words
  • Supports 4+ players in teams
  • Family-friendly content
  • Improves vocabulary
  • Ideal for parties and gatherings
Features
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Discover WordBlock, the thrilling word-guessing party game that will challenge your vocabulary and quick thinking! Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or any social occasion. HOW TO PLAY: Take turns being the clue giver. Draw a card and try to get your team to guess the secret word - but watch out! You can't use the forbidden words listed on the card. Race against the timer while avoiding the taboo words to score points for your team. One slip of a forbidden word, and the opposing team gets the point! FEATURES: Classic word-guessing gameplay with an Italian twist - Hundreds of carefully curated words - Perfect for 4+ players, divided into teams - Family-friendly content - Simple to learn, challenging to master - Great for improving vocabulary and language skills - Ideal for parties, gatherings, or language learning groups - No in-app purchases - unlock all content instantly PERFECT FOR: - Family game nights - Party entertainment - Language learning - Team building activities - Social gatherings - Educational settings Challenge your friends and family to think creatively and expand their vocabulary. Can you make your team guess "Pizza" without saying "Italy," "Cheese," "Tomato," or "Dough"? Let the fun begin! Download WordBlock today and transform your next gathering into an unforgettable gaming experience!

Screenshots

Off Limits! Word Party Game4 screens
Verboten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verboten at none against Off Limits! Word Party Game's 7. Verboten also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Off Limits! Word Party Game's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 3). On price 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

Both are free to download. Off Limits! Word Party Game sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Verboten asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verboten holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off Limits! Word Party Game has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Off Limits! Word Party Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Verboten's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, Verboten every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Off Limits! Word Party Game versus Verboten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOff Limits! Word Party GameVerboten
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Ape MobileSwondi

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%

Verboten

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Verboten

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
None

Verboten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Off Limits! Word Party Game free?
Off Limits! Word Party Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verboten free?
Verboten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Verboten?
Verboten is rated higher. Off Limits! Word Party Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Verboten averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Off Limits! Word Party Game or Verboten have ads?
Off Limits! Word Party Game shows ads; Verboten does not.
Which is updated more often, Off Limits! Word Party Game or Verboten?
Off Limits! Word Party Game ships an update every 10 days, and Verboten every 2 months. Most recently, Off Limits! Word Party Game was updated on October 26, 2026 and Verboten on October 7, 2026.

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