Comparison

5 Second Guess vs 5 Second Rule

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

5 Second Rule

This is a fast-paced party game for groups where players must answer a question with three answers in just five seconds. Fail to answer in time, and face a fun punishment. Includes normal and adult-themed card decks for varied party experiences.

Highlights
  • Answer questions in 5 seconds
  • Come up with 3 answers
  • Buzzer timer
  • Punishments for failure
  • Normal card deck
  • Sexy card deck
Features
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Want to play something quick and fun with friends when you party? 5 Second is a party game for groups, for those who can act under pressure. Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. If the player doesn’t give all the answers before the time runs out, you do the punishment. Can you name 3 types of screams in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 hairy things in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 brands of beer in 5 seconds? The game includes normal cards, and also you can turn on sexy cards if you want to get your house party to the next level. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://day-games.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://day-games.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

5 Second Guess4 screens
5 Second Rule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Second Rule at none against 5 Second Guess's shown. 5 Second Rule also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 5 Second Guess's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 44%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Guess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 5 Second Rule sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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 5 Second Rule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 5 Second Guess's written reviews are positive against 44% of 5 Second Rule's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
5 Second Guess versus 5 Second Rule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second Guess5 Second Rule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#126#43 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDH3 GamesBoris Mikic

Customer experience

5 Second Guess

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

5 Second Rule

All ratings9,711 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative48.1%

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

5 Second Rule

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun game
  • 👍 Great for groups/parties
  • 😊 Enjoyable with friends/partner
  • 🐶 Cute dog review prompt

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model ($3/week)
  • 🤔 Unclear free trial/subscription details
  • ⏱️ Very short time limits (5 seconds)
  • 🤨 Some questionable/inappropriate content

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

5 Second Rule

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription continues even after app deletion
  • Inability to access paid content after subscription
  • Crashes and compatibility issues with updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • One-time purchase option to unlock all content
  • More free content/decks
  • Adjustable time limits
  • Better subscription management/cancellation

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
1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Guess or 5 Second Rule?
5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do 5 Second Guess or 5 Second Rule have ads?
5 Second Guess shows ads; 5 Second Rule does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Guess or 5 Second Rule?
5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, and 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Guess was updated on November 11, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, 5 Second Guess or 5 Second Rule?
5 Second Guess currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and 5 Second Rule at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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