# 5 Second Rule vs 30 Second Challenge Game

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Second Rule at none against 30 Second Challenge Game's shown. 5 Second Rule also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 72) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 30 Second Challenge Game's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 30 Second Challenge Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for 30 Second Challenge Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 72, 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 75% of 30 Second Challenge Game's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, 30 Second Challenge Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | 30 Second Challenge Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-second-challenge-game/id1516385895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [DH3 Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216673573) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Grossing · Word, #105 Top Free · Word, #152 Top Grossing · Card, #189 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


### 30 Second Challenge Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30-second-challenge-game/id1516385895)

A fast-paced party game where players race against the clock to complete as many challenges as possible in 30 seconds. It offers hundreds of pre-made challenges and allows users to create their own, making it suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Timed challenges, Hundreds of challenges included, Create custom challenges, Suitable for all ages, Multiplayer party game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is 30 Second Challenge Game free?

30 Second Challenge Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or 30 Second Challenge Game?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while 30 Second Challenge Game averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do 5 Second Rule or 30 Second Challenge Game have ads?

30 Second Challenge Game shows ads; 5 Second Rule does not.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or 30 Second Challenge Game?

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and 30 Second Challenge Game every 3 months. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 28, 2026 and 30 Second Challenge Game on October 24, 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.*