BuzzMeIn vs 5 Second Rule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuzzMeIn
Transform your iOS devices into a game show buzzer system. Connect up to 8 devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for team challenges and Q&A sessions. Easily connect, buzz, and reset with a simple interface.
- Connect up to 8 iOS devices
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Simple one-tap connect
- Visual and audio buzz alerts
- Easy reset function
- Ideal for team challenges and Q&A
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Join up to 8 iOS devices by Bluetooth and or Wi-Fi to reproduce a gameshow like buzzer system. The experience has been fine-tuned to require as little on your part as possible. Simply click the “Connect” button and find a device running BuzzMeIn in your vicinity that you want to connect with - it could not be easier! Tapping the button will turn it green and play a sound effect. The other connected devices will see an alert to indicate the button has been pressed. To reset the buzzers, just tap the “Reset” button. BuzzMeIn is ideal for businesses or teachers running team challenges or Q&A sessions. Acknowledgements: Wilsoninfo Clipart - Animations http://www.wilsoninfo.com icons8 http://www.icons8.com
5 Second Rule
This is a fast-paced party game for groups where players must answer a question with three answers in just five seconds. Fail to answer in time, and face a fun punishment. Includes normal and adult-themed card decks for varied party experiences.
- Answer questions in 5 seconds
- Come up with 3 answers
- Buzzer timer
- Punishments for failure
- Normal card deck
- Sexy card deck
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Want to play something quick and fun with friends when you party? 5 Second is a party game for groups, for those who can act under pressure. Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. If the player doesn’t give all the answers before the time runs out, you do the punishment. Can you name 3 types of screams in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 hairy things in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 brands of beer in 5 seconds? The game includes normal cards, and also you can turn on sexy cards if you want to get your house party to the next level. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://day-games.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://day-games.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuzzMeIn at none against 5 Second Rule's 1. BuzzMeIn also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 5 Second Rule's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 21). On price, rating, ads 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. 5 Second Rule sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. BuzzMeIn asks for nothing beyond the download.
5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of BuzzMeIn's written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BuzzMeIn ships an update every 46 months, 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuzzMeIn | 5 Second Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (21 ratings) | 4.7 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #44 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lindsay Bridgman | Boris Mikic |
Customer experience
BuzzMeIn
5 Second Rule
Bugs and requests
BuzzMeIn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
5 Second Rule
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription continues even after app deletion
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Crashes and compatibility issues with updates
Requested features
4 requests- One-time purchase option to unlock all content
- More free content/decks
- Adjustable time limits
- Better subscription management/cancellation
In-app purchases
BuzzMeIn
No in-app purchases
5 Second Rule
- Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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