# 7 Second Challenge vs 5 Second Rule

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 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 61%). 7 Second Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 7 Second Challenge against 4.7 for 5 Second Rule. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 76% of 5 Second Rule's.

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, 5 Second Rule every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Second Challenge | 5 Second Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-cards/id1554063714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) | [Dynamite Studios GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631531976) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Second Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase button not working properly
- Unable to see written responses

**Requested features**

- Option to use custom challenges only
- More diverse and unique challenges


### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-cards/id1554063714)

This word game challenges players to name items within a category in just five seconds. It's designed for adult parties, family gatherings, or date nights, offering various category sets and the ability to create custom ones. The first to win ten categories wins the game.

**Highlights:** 5-second word challenges, Multiple category sets, Custom category creation, Scoring system, Party game for adults, Family-friendly options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### 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 2 weeks. Most recently, 7 Second Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on November 3, 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.*