# Doubles vs 5 Second Rule

The clearest difference is update cadence: 5 Second Rule at every 3 weeks against Doubles's every 5 months. 5 Second Rule also leads on chart position (#45 vs unranked). Doubles's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doubles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Doubles against 4.7 for 5 Second Rule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 10K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 45% and 45% positive.

Doubles ships an update every 5 months, 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doubles | 5 Second Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubles-drinking-games-for-2/id1373331644/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 105 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prodigal Creative LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449693847) | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) |

## What reviewers say

### Doubles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubles-drinking-games-for-2/id1373331644)

This app offers a variety of drinking game categories for two players, including truth or dare and competitive challenges. Customize your game by selecting categories for hours of fun with a friend or partner.

**Highlights:** Two-player drinking games, Customizable categories, Truth or dare challenges, Competitive question rounds, Party fun for couples and friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Categories | $0.99 | one-time |
| Couples | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Friends | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sexy Couples | $0.99 | one-time |
| Never Have I Ever | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pop Culture | $0.99 | one-time |
| Truth Or Dare | $0.99 | one-time |
| Would You Rather | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conversations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Categories | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and creative game
- 👍 Great for couples/friends
- 💯 Awesome drinking game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Repetitive questions
- 🤬 Pauses music during gameplay
- 💰 Paywall for full content
- 🤷‍♀️ Not enough variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incorrect grammar/spelling

**Requested features**

- More question categories and content
- Option to disable audio/sound effects
- Ability to add more than 2 players


### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Word, #66 Top Free · Word, #111 Top Free · Card, #185 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 👍 Great for groups/parties
- 😊 Enjoyable with friends/partner
- 🐶 Cute dog review prompt

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($3/week)
- 🤔 Unclear free trial/subscription details
- ⏱️ Very short time limits (5 seconds)
- 🤨 Some questionable/inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription continues even after app deletion
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Crashes and compatibility issues with updates

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option to unlock all content
- More free content/decks
- Adjustable time limits
- Better subscription management/cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doubles free?

Doubles 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, Doubles or 5 Second Rule?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. Doubles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

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

Neither Doubles nor 5 Second Rule shows ads.

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

Doubles ships an update every 5 months, and 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doubles was updated on November 6, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on November 7, 2026.

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