Comparison

5 Seconds! vs Word Shapes Puzzles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

5 Seconds!

Test your observation skills by describing a 5-second video in just six words. This unique word game offers a fun challenge with no internet required. Play in multiple languages and enjoy a fresh take on word puzzles.

Highlights
  • Describe 5-second videos in six words
  • Test observation skills
  • Pause videos anytime
  • Full-screen view option
  • Offline play
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Describe 5-second video in six words. Put your observation skills to the test! This game will challenge you like never before. Watch a 5-second VIDEO and guess six words. You can pause the video at any time to look at the details. Tap the movie to switch to a full-screen view. Are you ready to watch and play? Features: • PLAY anytime and anywhere, no Internet connection needed • NEW way to play word search with videos • LESS typing, more fun! • PLAY in English, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian If you like pics and word association games as well as crosswords, this puzzle is for you!

About

Word Shapes Puzzles

Connect hexagonal letter tiles to form words and solve unique puzzles. This game offers hundreds of challenges, supports multiple languages, and can be played offline. Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills with this family-friendly word-making adventure.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • Multilingual support (EN, ES, FR, DE, RU)
  • Offline play capability
  • Vocabulary and cognitive skill enhancement
  • Family-friendly gameplay
  • Hexagonal tile connection mechanic
Features
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Unleash your vocabulary in Word Shapes, the dynamic word puzzle game that combines the challenge of word making with the fun of puzzle solving! Connect hexagonal letter tiles to form words and solve puzzles in a variety of unique shapes. Perfect for language lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this game will keep you engaged for hours on end. KEY FEATURES: • HUNDREDS OF PUZZLES: Each with its own unique shape and solution. • MULTILINGUAL: Enjoy the game in English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian. • OFFLINE PLAY: No internet? No problem! Play anytime, anywhere, on your phone or tablet. • BRAIN-BOOSTING FUN: Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills while having a blast. • FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Suitable for all ages, it's the perfect game to play with your family. Download Word Shapes now and start your word-finding adventure! Can you solve them all?

Screenshots

5 Seconds!4 screens
Word Shapes Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 5 Seconds! at 126 against Word Shapes Puzzles's 30. 5 Seconds! also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. 5 Seconds! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Word Shapes Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 5 Seconds! against 4.5 for Word Shapes Puzzles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of 5 Seconds!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Shapes Puzzles's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
5 Seconds! versus Word Shapes Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Seconds!Word Shapes Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (126 ratings) — better4.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings126 — better30
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaribou Inc.Alnima

Customer experience

5 Seconds!

All ratings126 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative0.9%

Word Shapes Puzzles

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

5 Seconds!

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Blurry images in early levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Slower video playback speed
  • Sequel or additional games

Word Shapes Puzzles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

5 Seconds!

One-time4
  • 300 coins$0.99
  • 1500 coins$2.99
  • 3000 coins$4.99
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  • 9000 coins$9.99
4 purchases

Word Shapes Puzzles

One-time4
  • BRONZE$2.99
  • SILVER$7.99
  • GOLD$19.99
Show 1 more
  • PLATINUM$29.99

Questions

Is 5 Seconds! free?
5 Seconds! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Shapes Puzzles free?
Word Shapes Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Seconds! or Word Shapes Puzzles?
5 Seconds! is rated higher. 5 Seconds! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Word Shapes Puzzles averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.
Do 5 Seconds! or Word Shapes Puzzles have ads?
Neither 5 Seconds! nor Word Shapes Puzzles shows ads.

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