# 5 Second Rule vs Death Charades Timer

5 Second Rule and Death Charades Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Death Charades Timer's written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's. Death Charades Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 5) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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. Death Charades Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 5 Second Rule against 4.8 for Death Charades Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Death Charades Timer's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Death Charades Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Death Charades Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-charades-timer/id1538561097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Woodland Russell, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538561099) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Word, #89 Top Free · Word, #153 Top Free · Card, #186 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


### Death Charades Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-charades-timer/id1538561097)

This game timer automatically stops after 45 seconds, allowing for quick rounds of a party game. It's designed for simple, repeated use during social gatherings.

**Highlights:** 45-second automatic timer, Simple, repeatable use, Designed for party games, Webinar for nuances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Death Charades Timer free?

Death Charades Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Death Charades Timer?

Death Charades Timer is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Death Charades Timer averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do 5 Second Rule or Death Charades Timer have ads?

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Death Charades Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Death Charades Timer?

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Death Charades Timer daily. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 30, 2026 and Death Charades Timer on October 20, 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.*