# 5 Second Rule vs Mind Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Mind Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-reader/id1595312229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [HDyadu, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502782187) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Word, #60 Top Free · Word, #109 Top Free · Card, #175 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


### Mind Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-reader/id1595312229)

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

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