Comparison

5 Second Guess vs 5 second game

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

5 second game

A fast-paced party game where players must name three items within a 5-second time limit. It's designed for groups, offering competitive fun for parties and gatherings.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast 5-second challenges
  • Diverse category-based questions
  • Add friends with custom photos
  • Competitive score tracking
  • Ideal for parties and gatherings
  • Quick brain training
Features
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Think Fast, Play Faster! Can you name 3 things in just 5 seconds? Sounds easy? Think again! The 5-Second Game is the ultimate quick-thinking party game that will have you and your friends laughing, panicking, and competing like never before. LIGHTNING-FAST GAMEPLAY Beat the clock with only 5 seconds to answer Categories from Food & Drinks to Geography Questions that seem simple but become impossible under pressure Watch the timer countdown with heart-pounding intensity PERFECT FOR GROUPS Add friends with custom photos Compete for the highest score Skip questions if you're stuck (if enabled) See who can think fastest under pressure COMPETITIVE & FUN First player to reach the target score wins Track scores throughout the game Celebrate victories Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or quick brain training WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT The 5-Second Game transforms simple questions into intense challenges. When you're under pressure, even naming "3 types of pasta" becomes surprisingly difficult! It's the perfect combination of knowledge, speed, and social fun. Download now and discover why thinking fast is harder than you think! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

5 Second Guess4 screens
5 second game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 5 second game at none against 5 Second Guess's shown. 5 second game also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 5 Second Guess's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 18) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 second game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Guess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, 5 second game every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
5 Second Guess versus 5 second game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second Guess5 second game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDH3 GamesJovan Milenkovic

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 game

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

5 second 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
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  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49
2 purchases

5 second game

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 second game free?
5 second game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Guess or 5 second game?
5 second game is rated higher. 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while 5 second game averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.
Do 5 Second Guess or 5 second game have ads?
5 Second Guess shows ads; 5 second game does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Guess or 5 second game?
5 Second Guess ships an update every 3 months, and 5 second game every 6 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Guess was updated on October 29, 2026 and 5 second game on October 27, 2026.

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