Comparison

5 Second Guess vs Drunk Lyrics

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

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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
Currently charting
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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

Drunk Lyrics

A party game where players sing songs containing a randomly selected word. Designed for fun and laughter at gatherings, it supports unlimited players and can be enjoyed with friends or partners.

Highlights
  • Sing songs with random words
  • Unlimited players
  • Suitable for gatherings
  • Promotes laughter and fun
  • Easy to learn
Features
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Know a song with that word? Sing it before time runs out. Drunk Lyrics turns your music memory into a game for solo play, friends, and game nights. HOW TO PLAY Get a word, sing a song that includes it, and mark Got It or Pass. Challenge friends and choose a punishment for the round. CHOOSE YOUR GAME • Free Play with no timer, a 5-second round, or a 30-second round. • VS, 5 Second Challenge, and Beat the Number. • Online matches and private rooms with friends. • Live rooms with camera and voice. MAKE IT YOURS Choose decks and punishments, explore camera layouts and the card-on-head filter, and record supported gameplay rounds to save your favorite moments. Find instructions in the help guide and keep up with news and events. Optional in-app purchases unlock additional content and features. Face-follow tracking depends on device support; a fixed-card option is available.

Screenshots

5 Second Guess4 screens
Drunk Lyrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Second Guess at 55% against Drunk Lyrics's 6%. 5 Second Guess also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 24). Drunk Lyrics's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Drunk Lyrics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 Second Guess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Guess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of 5 Second Guess's written reviews are positive against 6% of Drunk Lyrics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, Drunk Lyrics every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
5 Second Guess versus Drunk Lyrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second GuessDrunk Lyrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better1.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB263 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDH3 GamesOtis White

Customer experience

5 Second Guess

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

Drunk Lyrics

All ratings24 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative87.5%

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

Drunk Lyrics

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
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  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49
4 purchases

Drunk Lyrics

One-time4
  • Classic$2.99
  • Espanol$2.99
  • X rated$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Custom Deck$8.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drunk Lyrics free?
Drunk Lyrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Guess or Drunk Lyrics?
5 Second Guess is rated higher. 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Drunk Lyrics averages 1.7 from 24 ratings.
Do 5 Second Guess or Drunk Lyrics have ads?
5 Second Guess shows ads; Drunk Lyrics does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Guess or Drunk Lyrics?
5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, and Drunk Lyrics every 5 months. Most recently, 5 Second Guess was updated on November 6, 2026 and Drunk Lyrics on November 3, 2026.

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