# Challenge vs 5 Second Rule

The clearest difference is rating: Challenge at 5.0 against 5 Second Rule's 4.5. Challenge also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 5 Second Rule sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Challenge ships an update every 4 months, 5 Second Rule every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenge | 5 Second Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-drinking-game/id1367126972/reviews)** | [4.5 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-exposed-game-18/id1523526305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [William Gjeruldsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064174644) | [Millefeuille Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384170513) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-drinking-game/id1367126972)

Engage in a party game where players choose between dares or sips to earn points. Complete both for bonus points and race to a set goal to win. The game offers varying point values for each action.

**Highlights:** Choose between dares or sips, Earn points for completed actions, Double points for completing both options, Variable point values (1-4), First to reach point goal wins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-exposed-game-18/id1523526305)

This party game challenges players to answer questions within a strict time limit, potentially revealing secrets and testing relationships. It offers four distinct modes and over 800 challenges for friends, couples, or groups looking for a fun, sexy, or naughty experience. Players can also opt to remove the time limit for a more relaxed pace.

**Highlights:** Limited time challenges, Four distinct game modes, Over 800 challenges, Optional time limit removal, Suitable for friends and couples

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Seconds: Sexy Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Seconds: Naughty Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Seconds: Panties Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Seconds: Premium Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5 Second Rule: Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenge free?

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, Challenge or 5 Second Rule?

Challenge is rated higher. Challenge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.5 from 76 ratings.

### Do Challenge or 5 Second Rule have ads?

Neither Challenge nor 5 Second Rule shows ads.

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

Challenge ships an update every 4 months, and 5 Second Rule every 2 months. Most recently, Challenge was updated on October 21, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on October 27, 2026.

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