# 5 Second Rule vs Black Cards Mega Pack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Second Rule at 44% against Black Cards Mega Pack's 0%. 5 Second Rule also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Black Cards Mega Pack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Black Cards Mega Pack asks for nothing beyond the download.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 0% of Black Cards Mega Pack's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Black Cards Mega Pack every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Black Cards Mega Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-cards-mega-pack/id1510011505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [karthik p](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477202366) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Word, #98 Top Free · Word, #145 Top Grossing · Card, #178 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


### Black Cards Mega Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-cards-mega-pack/id1510011505)

This app provides over 500 sets of black cards to expand your real-life card game experience. It serves as a virtual expansion slot when you run out of question cards during gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 500 black card sets, Virtual expansion slot, Use with real-life card games, Replenishes question cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Black Cards Mega Pack free?

Black Cards Mega Pack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Black Cards Mega Pack?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Black Cards Mega Pack averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 5 Second Rule or Black Cards Mega Pack have ads?

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Black Cards Mega Pack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Black Cards Mega Pack?

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Black Cards Mega Pack every 15 months. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 11, 2026 and Black Cards Mega Pack 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.*