# 5 Second Rule vs Buzzed

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Second Rule at 4.7 against Buzzed's 4.0. 5 Second Rule also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 16) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). Buzzed's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Buzzed sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 80% of Buzzed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Buzzed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzed-party-games/id1494066182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Agile Labs LLC (PA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/602524321) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Word, #40 Top Free · Card, #47 Top Grossing · Word, #193 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


### Buzzed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzzed-party-games/id1494066182)

This app provides a collection of party games designed to create laughter and fun with friends and family. Simply draw a card to begin playing. It's an easy way to liven up any gathering.

**Highlights:** Party games for social gatherings, Easy card-drawing gameplay, Designed for friends and family, Promotes laughter and fun

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Second Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Let's get physical, physical. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Girls' Night! | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Buzzed free?

Buzzed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Buzzed?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Buzzed averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Buzzed shows ads.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buzzed every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 1, 2026 and Buzzed on October 29, 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.*