# Five Minute Dungeon Timer vs Dominion

The clearest difference is rating: Dominion at 4.9 against Five Minute Dungeon Timer's 3.3. Dominion also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Five Minute Dungeon Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dominion sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Five Minute Dungeon Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dominion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dominion has 4.7K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Five Minute Dungeon Timer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Dominion's.

Five Minute Dungeon Timer ships an update every 5 months, Dominion every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Minute Dungeon Timer | Dominion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-minute-dungeon-timer/id1157733432/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wiggles 3D](https://appshunter.io/developer/468113617) | [Temple Gates Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190675051) |

## What reviewers say

### Five Minute Dungeon Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-minute-dungeon-timer/id1157733432)

This app acts as a timer for the 5-Minute Dungeon board game. It visually displays the remaining time and provides audio cues at key intervals, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in gameplay without needing to constantly check a separate timer.

**Highlights:** Displays time remaining, Announces timer milestones, Focuses gameplay, Audio cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎭 Multiple entertaining narrator voices
- 🎵 Atmospheric background music enhances gameplay
- ⏱️ Functional timer mechanism
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎮 Adds excitement and tension to board game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Audio/sound not working on iPhone (most critical issue)
- 📱 Inconsistent audio across different iOS devices
- 🔇 Sound only works when device mute switch is OFF (poorly documented)
- 🔋 High battery consumption during use
- 📐 Poor iPhone X/XS/XR display support and optimization

**Reported bugs**

- No audio output on iPhone devices (widespread and persistent)
- Audio stops working after first game or extended inactivity
- Sound incompatible with iPhone silent/mute switch (design flaw)
- Audio only functions with Bluetooth speakers on some iPhones
- App doesn't appear in phone settings on some devices

**Requested features**

- Allow sound to play in silent/mute mode like other apps
- Add more narrator voices and character variety
- Multiple different lines per narrator instead of repetitive phrases
- Dynamic music that intensifies as time runs out
- Background music during pauses or between rounds


### Dominion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085)

Build a powerful deck to expand your kingdom and earn victory points in this acclaimed deck-building strategy game. Explore vast card combinations, compete against AI or other players online, and enjoy endless replayability with numerous expansions.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Kingdom expansion, AI opponent, Online multiplayer, Daily puzzles, Cross-platform play, Expansion packs

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intrigue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornucopia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guilds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seaside | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Menagerie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prosperity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Ages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empires | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plunder | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nocturne | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rising Sun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hinterlands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Launch Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎨 Great visual design and animations
- 📱 Convenient mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. crashes, card interactions not working as expected)
- 🤖 Inconsistent or overpowered AI behavior
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕰️ Slow animation speed for AI turns
- 🔀 Lack of customization options (e.g. disabling certain cards, saving game setups)

**Reported bugs**

- Possession card not working correctly
- Victory points not displayed properly
- Inability to rejoin games after server disconnects

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific card sets for randomized games
- Option to complete games against AI when opponents forfeit
- More detailed game statistics and player history tracking
- Improved matchmaking filters for online play
- Shareable in-app purchases for family members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five Minute Dungeon Timer free?

Five Minute Dungeon Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dominion free?

Dominion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Five Minute Dungeon Timer or Dominion?

Dominion is rated higher. Five Minute Dungeon Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Dominion averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Five Minute Dungeon Timer or Dominion have ads?

Neither Five Minute Dungeon Timer nor Dominion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five Minute Dungeon Timer or Dominion?

Five Minute Dungeon Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Dominion every 5 days. Most recently, Five Minute Dungeon Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dominion on September 28, 2026.

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