Comparison

7 Second Challenge 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

7 Second Challenge

Engage in a fast-paced party game where you and your friends attempt to complete hilarious challenges within a strict seven-second time limit. Perfect for gatherings, this app offers hundreds of original challenges and allows users to create their own.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of fun challenges
  • Create custom challenges
  • Supports up to 12 players
  • Player score tracking
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Compete against your friends to complete hilarious challenges in just seven seconds! Perfect for parties, date nights, sleepovers, family gatherings and breaking the ice, 7 Second Challenge is a fast-paced group game that is easy to learn and guaranteed to get everyone laughing. Take turns completing randomly selected challenges before the timer runs out. Once the seven seconds are up, the other players decide whether the challenge was completed successfully. Earn points, climb the scoreboard and prove that you can think fast under pressure! Features: - 300+ fun and original challenges - Create and play your own custom challenges - Play with up to 16 players on one device - Keep track of everyone’s scores - Choose the number of rounds Tired of playing Would You Rather, Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever and the same old party games? Gather your friends and put your speed, creativity and quick thinking to the test with 7 Second Challenge. The rules are simple: 1) Add your players. 2) Take turns completing a random challenge. 3) Finish it before the seven-second timer ends. 4) Let the group decide whether you earned the point. 5) Finish with the highest score to win! Inspired by the original 7 Second Challenge concept created by AmazingPhil. What are you waiting for? Gather your friends, start the timer and see who can handle the pressure! 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

7 Second Challenge4 screens
5 Second Rule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Second Rule at none against 7 Second Challenge's shown. 5 Second Rule also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). 7 Second Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 45%). On price, rating, 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. 7 Second Challenge sells 4 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 7 Second Challenge against 4.7 for 5 Second Rule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 9.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
7 Second Challenge versus 5 Second Rule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7 Second Challenge5 Second Rule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings)4.7 (9.7K ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K9.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDH3 GamesBoris Mikic

Customer experience

7 Second Challenge

All ratings3,109 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral19.4%
Negative16.7%

5 Second Rule

All ratings9,711 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

7 Second Challenge

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 🤝 Helps create bonds between friends
  • 🎉 Hilarious and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Repeating questions even with Pro version
  • 📺 Too many ads even after purchasing Pro
  • 🤔 Confusion around custom challenges

5 Second Rule

From 9.7K 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

7 Second Challenge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchase button not working properly
  • Unable to see written responses

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to use custom challenges only
  • More diverse and unique challenges

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

4 purchases

7 Second Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro Mode$2.99
1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is 7 Second Challenge free?
7 Second Challenge 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, 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Rule?
7 Second Challenge and 5 Second Rule are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 9.7K ratings respectively.
Do 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Rule have ads?
7 Second Challenge shows ads; 5 Second Rule does not.
Which is updated more often, 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Rule?
7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. Most recently, 7 Second Challenge was updated on September 23, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on September 23, 2026.

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