Comparison

5 Second Challenge vs 5 Second Guess

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

Head to head
About

5 Second Challenge

This party game challenges players to quickly name three things related to a prompt before a five-second timer runs out. It's designed for groups, offering a fast-paced and fun experience that can lead to hilarious answers and memorable moments. Customize questions for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 challenging questions
  • Multiple categories
  • Add custom questions
  • Supports up to 20 players
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • No ads
Features
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Tuku Tuku is a party game that will test your reflexes and ability to think under pressure: Shout out 3 answers to a brief question before 5 seconds are up! Can you name 3 things that get wet? Maybe. But can you do it with your friends staring at you and a ticking clock? Will you be triumphant or at a loss for words? As our players say, it's "Fast, Fun, Crazy!" • over 2000 challenging questions • different categories • ability to add your own questions • up to 20 players • full VoiceOver accessibility • no ads With customizable questions, the variations on this game are endless: Play it as trivia, create a NSFW version, or even use it for Truth or Dare! This game will make you scream ridiculous answers and will get your party jumping in no time. It's perfect for long car rides, family reunions, or just hanging out with friends. You'll be rolling on the floor laughing!

About

5 Second Guess

This app offers a fast-paced party game where players must name three things within a five-second time limit. It supports up to 14 players and includes various modes suitable for all ages or more adventurous adult play. Keep track of scores and enjoy endless rounds of laughter and quick thinking.

Highlights
  • Name three things in 5 seconds
  • Hundreds of fun questions
  • Add custom questions
  • Supports up to 14 players
  • Adjustable number of rounds
  • Score tracking
  • Family and Adult modes
Features
Currently charting
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Name 3 things in 5 seconds. Sounds easy, until the clock starts! 5 Second Guess is the fast, loud party game for friends and family. Pass the phone, read the question, and blurt out three answers before the timer runs out. Everyone else decides if you nailed it or failed it. HOW TO PLAY 1. Add your players and pick the number of rounds 2. Read the question, tap Start, and name 3 things in 5 seconds 3. The group votes: Nailed It or Failed It 4. Most points at the end wins WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Hundreds of quick-fire questions - Up to 20 players on one phone - Choose from 1 to 10 rounds - Automatic scoreboard after every round - Family friendly mode for all ages - No setup, no cards, no internet needed to play Perfect for parties, family game nights, road trips and awkward silences. A full game takes minutes, and the questions are simple enough for anyone to play but hard enough under pressure to get everyone shouting. Download 5 Second Guess and find out who thinks fastest. This app contains an auto-renewing subscription for $2.99 per week. You can try out the subscription first, with a 3 day free trial. Once subscribed, you can cancel your subscription at any point. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-terms-of-service/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

5 Second Challenge4 screens
5 Second Guess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Second Challenge at none against 5 Second Guess's shown. 5 Second Challenge also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 5 Second Guess's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Second Challenge sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and 5 Second Guess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for 5 Second Challenge against 4.7 for 5 Second Guess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Guess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of 5 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 55% of 5 Second Guess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
5 Second Challenge versus 5 Second Guess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second Challenge5 Second Guess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better54.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrzemyslaw BlasiakDH3 Games

Customer experience

5 Second Challenge

All ratings1,304 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.6%

5 Second Guess

All ratings8,103 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

5 Second Challenge

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining game
  • 👍 Great for family and friends
  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Challenging and thought-provoking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Translation issues and poor wording of questions
  • 🐛 Repetitive questions after a few rounds
  • 🐛 Difficulty level not always appropriate for all players

5 Second Guess

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game for kids
  • 👍 Brings family/friends closer
  • 👍 Entertaining and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads even after purchasing pro version
  • 🐛 Inability to find/access custom questions
  • 🐛 Too many ads, can't skip them

Bugs and requests

5 Second Challenge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after a few rounds
  • Issues with the app opening or loading

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more question categories
  • Implement a skip function
  • Add different difficulty levels
  • Include a single-player mode

5 Second Guess

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pro version not working as expected
  • Impossible to find/access custom questions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More questions/content to avoid repetition
  • Allow single-player mode
  • Ability to see correct answers

In-app purchases

7 purchases

5 Second Challenge

One-time7
  • Movies Card Pack$0.99
  • Games$0.99
  • Poland$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Tea Party Pack$1.99
  • Unlimited Custom Questions$2.99
  • Massive Party Pack$3.99
  • Unlock All$5.99
6 purchases

5 Second Guess

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro$2.99
  • Adult Mode$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49

Questions

Is 5 Second Challenge free?
5 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Challenge or 5 Second Guess?
5 Second Challenge and 5 Second Guess are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 8.1K ratings respectively.
Do 5 Second Challenge or 5 Second Guess have ads?
5 Second Guess shows ads; 5 Second Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Challenge or 5 Second Guess?
5 Second Challenge ships an update every 3 months, and 5 Second Guess every 3 months. Most recently, 5 Second Challenge was updated on October 19, 2026 and 5 Second Guess on October 20, 2026.

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