# 5 Second Rule vs Gozo

5 Second Rule and Gozo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Gozo's written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's. Gozo also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 4) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Gozo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Gozo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 4, 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 77% of Gozo's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Gozo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Gozo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gozo/id1572492332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [GOZOGAME](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572492334) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Word, #78 Top Free · Word, #130 Top Grossing · Card, #147 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


### Gozo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gozo/id1572492332)

This app is designed to liven up gatherings with over 4,500 questions across various modes like Party, Debate, Date, and Deep. It encourages conversation, anecdotes, and getting to know other players better. Available in alcohol and alcohol-free versions, it supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Over 4,500 refined questions, Multiple game modes (Party, Debate, Date, Deep), Alcohol and alcohol-free versions, Multi-language support, Encourages conversation and anecdotes, Player name input

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement hebdomadaire | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $38.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Gozo free?

Gozo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Gozo?

Gozo is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Gozo averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do 5 Second Rule or Gozo have ads?

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Gozo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Gozo?

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gozo every 6 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 27, 2026 and Gozo 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.*