# 5 Second Rule vs INCOHEARENT

5 Second Rule and INCOHEARENT both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of INCOHEARENT's written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's. INCOHEARENT also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 244) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 INCOHEARENT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for INCOHEARENT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 244, 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 72% of INCOHEARENT's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | INCOHEARENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.5 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incohearent/id1500015482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Hunch Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726229420) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Word, #98 Top Free · Word, #160 Top Grossing · Card, #167 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


### INCOHEARENT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incohearent/id1500015482)

Compete to guess the gibberish phrases before the timer expires in this popular party game app. Play alone or with friends, choose from themed packs, and share hilarious replays.

**Highlights:** Play solo or with a group, Variety of themed packs, Watch hilarious replays, Save and share with friends, Free 'Party Starter' deck

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh Phrases | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Trending | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best of the 90s | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adults Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deck - Sound British | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brainrot Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Spicy Pack Vol. 1 - Deck | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best of INCOHEARENT 3 Decks | $8.99 | one-time |
| Adults Only Collection 3 Decks | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining gameplay
- 👥 Perfect for group play with friends and family
- 🎮 Easy to learn and quick to start playing
- 🎥 Video recording feature captures funny moments
- 🎨 Multiple themed card packs available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Timer is too short and cannot be customized
- 💳 Expensive additional deck purchases required
- 🐛 Limited card variety in starter pack
- 📹 Mandatory video/audio recording feature
- 🔁 Repetitive content after limited plays

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'guess the gibberish' screen
- App freezes on title/home screen
- Notification permission prompt causes app to hang
- Packs purchased but inaccessible
- iPad compatibility issues - buttons unclickable

**Requested features**

- Customizable timer duration
- Ability to disable or skip video recording
- Family-friendly card filtering option
- More cards in starter pack
- Free additional deck packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is INCOHEARENT free?

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

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

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while INCOHEARENT averages 4.5 from 244 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor INCOHEARENT shows ads.

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

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

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