Comparison

5 Second Guess vs 30 Second Challenge Game

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

30 Second Challenge Game

A fast-paced party game where players race against the clock to complete as many challenges as possible in 30 seconds. It offers hundreds of pre-made challenges and allows users to create their own, making it suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Timed challenges
  • Hundreds of challenges included
  • Create custom challenges
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Multiplayer party game
Features
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Compete against your friends to complete as many challenges as you can in just 30 seconds! Players take turns in trying to complete the most amount of challenges within 30 seconds. One point is awarded for each challenge complete. The player with the most points wins. This game contains hundreds of fun challenges. You also have the option of adding in as many of you own challenges as you want. This is the perfect party game for players of all ages as it doesn't contain any inappropriate challenges.

Screenshots

5 Second Guess4 screens
30 Second Challenge Game3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 5 Second Guess at 8.1K against 30 Second Challenge Game's 72. 5 Second Guess also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked). 30 Second Challenge Game's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 30 Second Challenge Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 30 Second Challenge Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Guess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 5 Second Guess's written reviews are positive against 75% of 30 Second Challenge Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
5 Second Guess versus 30 Second Challenge Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second Guess30 Second Challenge Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)4.7 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.1K — better72
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
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%

30 Second Challenge Game

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

30 Second Challenge Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 1 more
  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49
1 purchases

30 Second Challenge Game

One-time1
  • Pro Mode$1.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 30 Second Challenge Game free?
30 Second Challenge Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Guess or 30 Second Challenge Game?
30 Second Challenge Game is rated higher. 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while 30 Second Challenge Game averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.
Do 5 Second Guess or 30 Second Challenge Game have ads?
Both 5 Second Guess and 30 Second Challenge Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Guess or 30 Second Challenge Game?
5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, and 30 Second Challenge Game every 3 months. Most recently, 5 Second Guess was updated on November 1, 2026 and 30 Second Challenge Game on October 24, 2026.

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