# 5 Second Rule vs Brainchain

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Second Rule at 4.7 against Brainchain's 4.0. 5 Second Rule also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Brainchain's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Brainchain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Brainchain every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Brainchain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainchain/id6448923230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Baxnet Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549876573) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Word, #45 Top Grossing · Word, #66 Top Free · Card, #174 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


### Brainchain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainchain/id6448923230)

Train your associative thinking with this fast-paced word game. Create a chain of six words, starting with a given word and associating each subsequent word to the previous one within a time limit. Broaden your thinking and improve your mood and creativity.

**Highlights:** Create 6-word word chains, Timed word association, Develop broader thinking, Improve mood and creativity, Review and share chains, Single common English words only

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited play | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Brainchain free?

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

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

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Brainchain averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Brainchain shows ads.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brainchain every 4 months. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 8, 2026 and Brainchain on November 3, 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.*