# 5 Second Rule vs Drink If

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Drink If |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-if-buzzed-drinking-game/id1508189527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **44.8% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #139 |
| Size | 28 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [HayGrazer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263047373) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Word, #63 Top Free · Word, #109 Top Free · Card, #179 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


### Drink If

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-if-buzzed-drinking-game/id1508189527)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ice Breaker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Party Animal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good
- 🚀 Makes me laugh
- 🚀 Gets me drunk

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Party pack gets locked after reinstall
- Crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Dark mode


## Frequently asked 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 #46 in the App Store charts, and Drink If at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*