# 5 Second Rule vs Drinktivity

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 (#32 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Drinktivity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinktivity-drinking-games/id1480509567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Word, #110 Top Free · Word, #137 Top Grossing · Card, #194 Top Free · 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


### Drinktivity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drinktivity-drinking-games/id1480509567)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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 5, 2026 and Drinktivity on November 3, 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.*