Comparison

Alias vs 5 Second Question Answer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alias

This party game challenges teams to describe as many words as possible within a time limit. Earn points when your teammates guess correctly, and the first team to reach the target score wins. Enjoy unlimited access to all content with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Timed word explanation rounds
  • Scoring system
  • Unlimited content access
  • Free trial available
Features
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Bring everyone together with Alias — the fast, funny word game made for parties, family nights, road trips, and spontaneous get-togethers. HOW TO PLAY Split into teams. One player explains as many words as possible before the timer runs out — without saying the word, using a translation, spelling it, or revealing the answer with gestures. Every correct guess moves your team closer to victory. WHY GROUPS LOVE ALIAS • Simple rules that anyone can learn in seconds • Fast rounds packed with clever clues and unexpected answers • A wide range of categories for different moods and groups • Extra challenges that make each round feel different • Word decks available without an internet connection MAKE IT YOUR GAME Choose the categories, create your teams, set the round duration and target score, and adjust the rules to match your group. Whether you want a quick warm-up or a full tournament, Alias is ready. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Enjoy Alias in English, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Finnish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, French, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese. GO PREMIUM Alias Premium unlocks every Premium category and removes ads, so nothing gets between your group and the next great clue. Alias Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Free trials, when offered, are available to eligible new subscribers; offers may vary by storefront. Terms of Use: https://www.cherrypiestudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cherrypiestudio.com/privacy

About

5 Second Question Answer

A fast-paced party game where players must name three things within a set time limit. It offers over 170 prompts across various categories, with options for solo or group play. Enhance your gatherings with interactive visuals and sound.

Highlights
  • 170+ diverse questions
  • Built-in answers for scoring
  • Customizable timer (3-9 seconds)
  • Interactive UI and sound effects
  • Solo or group play
  • Pro membership for full content
Features
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Play the Ultimate Party Game – Subscribe to Unlock 170+ Prompts (Including Adults), Custom Timer, Interactive UI, and Sound! ▶ 170+ questions across diverse categories ▶ Built-in answers for instant scoring ▶ Custom timer (3–9 sec) per round ▶ Interactive UI and sound effects to elevate the fun ▶ Solo or group play for game nights, gatherings, or ice-breakers How to Play: 1. Pick your Topics 2. Tap start to display a question 3. Race the timer and answer fast! 4. Score points for quick wit Note: Access to the full set of 170+ questions requires a Pro membership. Vibrant visuals and sound bring every round to life — perfect for any get‑together! Subscription name: Pro Subscription Subscription price: $0.99/week or $9.99/year Auto-renew: This is an auto-renewing subscription, read below to learn more . – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and will identify the cost – Users may manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal via Account Settings after purchase – Terms of Service: https://rifat1234.github.io/FiveSecondQATOS/ – Privacy Policy: https://rifat1234.github.io/FiveSecondQAPrivacy/

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
5 Second Question Answer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Second Question Answer at 5.0 against Alias's 3.7. 5 Second Question Answer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Alias's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Alias sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 5 Second Question Answer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 Second Question Answer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update every 10 days, 5 Second Question Answer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alias versus 5 Second Question Answer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlias5 Second Question Answer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCherryPie StudioRifat Monzur

Customer experience

Alias

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative47.2%

5 Second Question Answer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alias

Subscriptions9
  • Premium monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Alias Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Alias Premium Monthly$5.001 Month
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  • Alias Premium Weekly$5.007 Days
  • Alias Premium Monthly$7.491 Month
  • Premium monthly subscription$7.991 Month
  • Premium annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium annual subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Alias Premium Annual$50.001 Year
One-time1
  • Alias Premium Lifetime$44.99
2 purchases

5 Second Question Answer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5 Second Question Answer free?
5 Second Question Answer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alias or 5 Second Question Answer?
5 Second Question Answer is rated higher. Alias averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 5 Second Question Answer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Alias or 5 Second Question Answer have ads?
Alias shows ads; 5 Second Question Answer does not.
Which is updated more often, Alias or 5 Second Question Answer?
Alias ships an update every 10 days, and 5 Second Question Answer every 2 months. Most recently, Alias was updated on September 23, 2026 and 5 Second Question Answer on September 17, 2026.

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