# 5 Second Challenge vs 5 Second Guess

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 (#151 vs unranked) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Challenge | 5 Second Guess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-challenge/id1111506368/reviews) | [4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-guess-group-game/id1225190806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 31 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Przemyslaw Blasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022945491) | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-challenge/id1111506368)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movies Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Games | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poland | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tea Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Custom Questions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Massive Party Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after a few rounds
- Issues with the app opening or loading

**Requested features**

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


### 5 Second Guess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-guess-group-game/id1225190806)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mode | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adult Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adult & Pro Mode | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not working as expected
- Impossible to find/access custom questions

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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