# 5 Second Guess vs 30 Second Challenge Game

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Guess | 30 Second Challenge Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-guess-group-game/id1225190806/reviews) | **[4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-second-challenge-game/id1516385895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Guess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-guess-group-game/id1225190806)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Trivia, #182 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mode | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adult Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adult & Pro Mode | $4.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game for kids
- 👍 Brings family/friends closer
- 👍 Entertaining and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads even after purchasing pro version
- 🐛 Inability to find/access custom questions
- 🐛 Too many ads, can't skip them

**Reported bugs**

- Pro version not working as expected
- Impossible to find/access custom questions

**Requested features**

- More questions/content to avoid repetition
- Allow single-player mode
- Ability to see correct answers


### 30 Second Challenge Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-second-challenge-game/id1516385895)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*