Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Drinktivity

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

Head to head
About

5 Second Rule

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
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Want to play something quick and fun with friends when you party? 5 Second is a party game for groups, for those who can act under pressure. Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. If the player doesn’t give all the answers before the time runs out, you do the punishment. Can you name 3 types of screams in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 hairy things in 5 seconds? Can you name 3 brands of beer in 5 seconds? The game includes normal cards, and also you can turn on sexy cards if you want to get your house party to the next level. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://day-games.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://day-games.com/terms-of-use/

About

Drinktivity

This app is a team-based drinking game for adults. Players split into two teams to compete in challenges and games, with the losing team taking penalty shots. It's designed for group parties and nights out.

Highlights
  • Team vs Team gameplay
  • Variety of challenges and games
  • Penalty shots for losers
  • Customizable team names
  • Designed for parties and nights out
Features
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Drinktivity is a drinking game for adults you play against your friends. Your group gets split into two teams and you play for all the drinking glory. Teams compete in various challenges and games, just like a real sport. Losers have to drink the penalty shots, and winners get to be crowned the drinking champion. Split up your groups into two teams, give your team a catchy name and start drinking. Drinktivity is the best of fun drinking games for adults that you can play during a night out. If you are looking for party games for groups search no more, Drinktivity has you covered. Drinktivity: Drinking Games Premium subscription: - Gives user instant access to all existing and future cards and removes all ads. - Subscriptions are from $2.99 weekly* - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access everything for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://day-games.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://day-games.com/terms-of-use/ * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
Drinktivity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 5 Second Rule at 10K against Drinktivity's 32. 5 Second Rule also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). Drinktivity's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. 5 Second Rule sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Drinktivity sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 5 Second Rule against 4.8 for Drinktivity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 46% of Drinktivity's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Drinktivity every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
5 Second Rule versus Drinktivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleDrinktivity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBoris MikicBoris Mikic

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

All ratings9,711 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative47.6%

Drinktivity

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

5 Second Rule

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Drinktivity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
1 purchases

Drinktivity

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drinktivity free?
Drinktivity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Drinktivity?
Drinktivity is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Drinktivity averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do 5 Second Rule or Drinktivity have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor Drinktivity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Drinktivity?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drinktivity every 2 months. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 4, 2026 and Drinktivity on November 3, 2026.

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