# Five Minute Dungeon Timer vs Everdell

The clearest difference is price: Five Minute Dungeon Timer at Free against Everdell's $9.99. Five Minute Dungeon Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Everdell's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (76% vs 38%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Five Minute Dungeon Timer is free to download; Everdell costs $9.99 up front. Everdell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Five Minute Dungeon Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Everdell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Everdell has 2.7K 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 76% of Everdell's.

Five Minute Dungeon Timer ships an update every 5 months, Everdell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Minute Dungeon Timer | Everdell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-minute-dungeon-timer/id1157733432/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everdell/id1580626436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 65 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Wiggles 3D](https://appshunter.io/developer/468113617) | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) |

## 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


### Everdell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everdell/id1580626436)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Card, #24 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Build a fantastical city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and recruiting critters. Compete against others or AI in this strategic card-based city-building game adapted from a popular board game. The player with the highest-scoring city after four seasons wins.

**Highlights:** Worker placement for resource gathering, Strategic card play for city building, Build Constructions and recruit Critters, Cross-platform multiplayer, AI play and Solo Challenges, Four-season game progression

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glimmergold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bellfaire | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and seamless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🎶 Soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Faithful digital adaptation of the board game
- 🏆 Challenging and enjoyable solo challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📱 Small text and UI elements on mobile devices
- 🔙 Lack of undo/cancel functionality
- 🤖 AI opponent issues (e.g., auto-regenerating critters)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to play certain cards or use locations
- Game freezes or crashes during online play
- Incorrect scoring or card interactions
- Placement issues with workers and cards

**Requested features**

- Add support for expansions and additional content
- Allow players to choose their character/critter
- Implement a confirm/undo button for actions
- Improve zoom and readability on smaller screens
- Add push notifications for online games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five Minute Dungeon Timer free?

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

### Is Everdell free?

Everdell costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Everdell is rated higher. Five Minute Dungeon Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Everdell averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

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

Neither Five Minute Dungeon Timer nor Everdell shows ads.

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

Five Minute Dungeon Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Everdell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Five Minute Dungeon Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Everdell on September 25, 2026.

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