# 5 Second Rule vs Multiplayer Board Games

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Multiplayer Board Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Word, #68 Top Free · Word, #114 Top Free · Card, #177 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


### Multiplayer Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*