Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Multiplayer Board Games

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

Multiplayer Board Games

Enjoy a variety of classic board games online with friends. Experience the fun of a board game cafe from anywhere, anytime. A growing library of popular titles ensures endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Play live games with friends
  • Board game cafe experience
  • Library of classic games
  • Chess
  • Word Tiles
  • Hangman
  • Draw
Features
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Play board games with your friends! Get the experience of a Board Game Cafe and play LIVE games with your friends, any time. Library of games: - Chess - Word Tiles - Hangman - Draw - Word Swipe - Checkers - 4 in a row - Guess the pic - Dice More games coming soon! Terms: https://candyblocks.com/legal Privacy: https://candyblocks.com/privacy-policy Contact Us: https://candyblocks.com

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
Multiplayer Board Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Multiplayer Board Games at every 6 days against 5 Second Rule's every 3 weeks. 5 Second Rule's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10K vs 2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Multiplayer Board Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 5 Second Rule against 4.7 for Multiplayer Board Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 49% of Multiplayer Board Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
5 Second Rule versus Multiplayer Board Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleMultiplayer Board Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB191 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBoris Mikiccandyblocks

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

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

Multiplayer Board Games

All ratings2,023 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative41.0%

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

Multiplayer Board Games

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun games to play
  • 👥 Great for playing with friends and family
  • 💰 Completely free

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Aggressive ads
  • 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome UI changes
  • 🔒 Inability to delete/end games
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

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

Multiplayer Board Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing user accounts and progress
  • Inability to sign back in after being logged out
  • Slow loading and connection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game options
  • Allow playing with random opponents
  • Implement voice chat functionality
  • Improve dice/game randomization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
4 purchases

Multiplayer Board Games

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Premium$29.991 Year
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  • Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multiplayer Board Games free?
Multiplayer Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Multiplayer Board Games?
Multiplayer Board Games is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Multiplayer Board Games averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do 5 Second Rule or Multiplayer Board Games have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor Multiplayer Board Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Multiplayer Board Games?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 7, 2026 and Multiplayer Board Games on November 7, 2026.

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