Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Drink If

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

Drink If

A party game that presents scenarios, and players for whom the scenario is true must perform a forfeit. It's ideal for social gatherings, serving as an excellent icebreaker for various events.

Highlights
  • Scenario-based gameplay
  • Forfeit system
  • Party icebreaker
  • Suitable for nights in or out
  • Group-friendly
Features
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Drink If is a brand new party game - perfect for nights in or out with groups of friends. The game is very simple - with each round you are presented with a scenario and any players for which that scenario is true they have to perform a forfeit. Great for ice breakers, bachelorette, bachelor, hen, stag parties.

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
Drink If3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Second Rule at 4.7 against Drink If's 4.4. 5 Second Rule also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 28%) and ratings volume (10K vs 2.2K). Drink If's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Drink If sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 28% of Drink If's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Drink If every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
5 Second Rule versus Drink If: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleDrink If
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better4.4 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40 — better#130
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBoris MikicHayGrazer

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

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

Drink If

All ratings2,177 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.0%

User reviews

5 Second Rule

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun game
  • 👍 Great for groups/parties
  • 😊 Enjoyable with friends/partner
  • 🐶 Cute dog review prompt

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model ($3/week)
  • 🤔 Unclear free trial/subscription details
  • ⏱️ Very short time limits (5 seconds)
  • 🤨 Some questionable/inappropriate content

Drink If

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good
  • 🚀 Makes me laugh
  • 🚀 Gets me drunk

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work when on the app
  • 🐛 Ads can't be closed
  • 🐛 Same questions every round
  • 🐛 Asks for rating after every question
  • 🐛 Music won't play

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

Drink If

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Party pack gets locked after reinstall
  • Crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free options
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
2 purchases

Drink If

One-time2
  • Ice Breaker Pack$3.99
  • Party Animal Pack$3.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drink If free?
Drink If is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Drink If?
5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Drink If averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.
Do 5 Second Rule or Drink If have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor Drink If shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Drink If?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drink If every 10 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 9, 2026 and Drink If on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, 5 Second Rule or Drink If?
5 Second Rule currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and Drink If at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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