Comparison

5 Second Guess vs 7 Second Challenge

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

Head to head
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
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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/

About

7 Second Challenge

Engage in a fast-paced party game where you and your friends attempt to complete hilarious challenges within a strict seven-second time limit. Perfect for gatherings, this app offers hundreds of original challenges and allows users to create their own.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of fun challenges
  • Create custom challenges
  • Supports up to 12 players
  • Player score tracking
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Compete against your friends to complete hilarious challenges in just seven seconds! Perfect for parties, date nights, sleepovers, family gatherings and breaking the ice, 7 Second Challenge is a fast-paced group game that is easy to learn and guaranteed to get everyone laughing. Take turns completing randomly selected challenges before the timer runs out. Once the seven seconds are up, the other players decide whether the challenge was completed successfully. Earn points, climb the scoreboard and prove that you can think fast under pressure! Features: - 300+ fun and original challenges - Create and play your own custom challenges - Play with up to 16 players on one device - Keep track of everyone’s scores - Choose the number of rounds Tired of playing Would You Rather, Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever and the same old party games? Gather your friends and put your speed, creativity and quick thinking to the test with 7 Second Challenge. The rules are simple: 1) Add your players. 2) Take turns completing a random challenge. 3) Finish it before the seven-second timer ends. 4) Let the group decide whether you earned the point. 5) Finish with the highest score to win! Inspired by the original 7 Second Challenge concept created by AmazingPhil. What are you waiting for? Gather your friends, start the timer and see who can handle the pressure! 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 Guess4 screens
7 Second Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: 5 Second Guess at #144 against 7 Second Challenge's unranked. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Guess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 7 Second Challenge sells 4 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 Guess against 4.7 for 7 Second Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 5 Second Guess's written reviews are positive against 61% of 7 Second Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, 7 Second Challenge every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
5 Second Guess versus 7 Second Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second Guess7 Second Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews60.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDH3 GamesDH3 Games

Customer experience

5 Second Guess

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

7 Second Challenge

All ratings3,109 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral18.4%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

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

7 Second Challenge

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 🤝 Helps create bonds between friends
  • 🎉 Hilarious and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repeating questions even with Pro version
  • 📺 Too many ads even after purchasing Pro
  • 🤔 Confusion around custom challenges

Bugs and requests

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

7 Second Challenge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchase button not working properly
  • Unable to see written responses

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to use custom challenges only
  • More diverse and unique challenges

In-app purchases

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
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  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49
4 purchases

7 Second Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro Mode$2.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 7 Second Challenge free?
7 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Guess or 7 Second Challenge?
7 Second Challenge is rated higher. 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.
Do 5 Second Guess or 7 Second Challenge have ads?
Both 5 Second Guess and 7 Second Challenge show ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Guess or 7 Second Challenge?
5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, and 7 Second Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, 5 Second Guess was updated on October 29, 2026 and 7 Second Challenge on October 29, 2026.

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