# 7 Second Challenge vs 5 Second Battle Rule Game

The clearest difference is monetization model: 7 Second Challenge at free with in-app purchases against 5 Second Battle Rule Game's subscription. 7 Second Challenge also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 40%) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 330). 5 Second Battle Rule Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Battle Rule Game sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

7 Second Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 7 Second Challenge has 3.1K ratings behind it against 330, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of 7 Second Challenge's written reviews are positive against 40% of 5 Second Battle Rule Game's.

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, 5 Second Battle Rule Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Second Challenge | 5 Second Battle Rule Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-second-challenge-group-game/id1244711897/reviews)** | [4.5 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-battle-rule-game/id1584322716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 330 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 73 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) | [Vanilla b.v.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517474510) |

## 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 Battle Rule Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-battle-rule-game/id1584322716)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Trivia, #194 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

This is a fast-paced party game where players have five seconds to name three things related to a given topic. It's designed to be an icebreaker and keep everyone engaged. Special challenges and various categories add to the fun.

**Highlights:** 5-second timer for answers, Name 3 items per topic, Scoring system, Physical challenges, Multiple categories, Age-appropriate content options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 😃 Great for parties
- ✨ Excellent fun
- 🤩 Incredible
- 😊 Happy users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ridiculously overpriced
- 💰 Cash grab app
- 👎 Lame questions
- 💳 Expensive subscription
- 💸 Costs too much

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy interface
- Unreadable text in challenges
- Scores change simultaneously
- Screen doesn't update when trying to cancel
- Categories not working

**Requested features**

- More varied questions
- Space to suggest questions
- Player voting for questions
- Subscription for chosen modes
- More free options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Second Challenge free?

7 Second Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 5 Second Battle Rule Game free?

5 Second Battle Rule Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Battle Rule Game?

7 Second Challenge is rated higher. 7 Second Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while 5 Second Battle Rule Game averages 4.5 from 330 ratings.

### Do 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Battle Rule Game have ads?

7 Second Challenge shows ads; 5 Second Battle Rule Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Second Challenge or 5 Second Battle Rule Game?

7 Second Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and 5 Second Battle Rule Game monthly. Most recently, 7 Second Challenge was updated on October 29, 2026 and 5 Second Battle Rule Game on October 30, 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.*