Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Mind Reader

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

Mind Reader

This magical game guesses your chosen number by asking a series of Yes/No questions. It offers several mind-bending tricks, including card disappearance and word prediction, all within a futuristic neon interface.

Highlights
  • Number guessing with Yes/No questions
  • Card disappearance trick
  • Binary prediction
  • Magic square number reveal
  • Word prediction trick
  • Futuristic neon UI
  • Challenge friends
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Think of a number. Answer a few Yes/No questions. Watch in amazement as Mind Reader predicts your thought! Have you ever wondered if your phone could read your mind? Mind Reader is a magical, brain-teasing game that guesses your number with eerie accuracy! How does it work? Think of a number between 1-63 Answer a few Yes/No questions Watch as the app magically reveals your number! 7 Mind-Blowing Tricks! The Missing Card Trick – Watch a card disappear! Binary Prediction – A number-guessing mystery! Magic Square – The number you pick is always revealed! Mind Reader Word Trick – Pick a word, and let the magic happen! And many more…! Futuristic Neon UI & Smooth Animations! Challenge your friends & share your result! Download now and experience the magic!

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
Mind Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Reader at none against 5 Second Rule's 1. Mind Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.7K vs 1). On price and device support 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. Mind Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Mind Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
5 Second Rule versus Mind Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleMind Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBoris MikicHDyadu, Inc.

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

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

Mind Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mind Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
None

Mind Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Reader free?
Mind Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Mind Reader?
Mind Reader is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Mind Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 5 Second Rule or Mind Reader have ads?
Mind Reader shows ads; 5 Second Rule does not.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Mind Reader?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mind Reader every 10 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mind Reader on October 16, 2026.

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