Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Alias

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

Alias

A party game where teams guess words explained by teammates using descriptions and hints. Features diverse categories suitable for adults and kids, with regular content updates. Play anytime, anywhere for fun gatherings.

Highlights
  • Word explanation with synonyms and descriptions
  • Multiple diverse categories
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Timed rounds
  • Regular content updates
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Alias is a game where participants explain words to their team using synonyms, antonyms, descriptions, and various hints. The goal is to guess as many words as possible within a limited time. 6 diverse categories: - For Adults - Cartoons - Party - Slang - Women’s Stuff - Secret Category that will surprise you Content Update: Categories are regularly updated, offering fresh and relevant words. Ease of Use: An intuitive interface makes the game accessible to all ages. Play Anywhere and Anytime: Perfect for parties, family evenings, or friendly get-togethers. Game Rules: - Players are divided into teams. - One of the participants explains words from the chosen category without using the word itself or its derivatives. - The team scores points for each correctly guessed word. - The game continues until all teams have gone through all the categories or until a predetermined number of points is reached. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
Alias4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alias at 80% against 5 Second Rule's 45%. 5 Second Rule's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Alias sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Alias every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
5 Second Rule versus Alias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleAlias
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBoris MikicForesko LLC

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

All ratings9,711 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative47.1%

Alias

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Alias

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
11 purchases

Alias

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Year$9.991 Year
One-time10
  • Animals$0.99
  • Plants$0.99
  • Cartoons$0.99
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  • Party$0.99
  • For Adults$1.99
  • Slang$1.99
  • Girly Things$1.99
  • Movies$1.99
  • Unlimited Premium$6.99
  • All Сategories$9.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 5 Second Rule or Alias have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor Alias shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Alias?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alias every 5 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alias on September 17, 2026.

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