# 5 Second Rule vs Caveman Codewords

The clearest difference is update cadence: Caveman Codewords at every 2 days against 5 Second Rule's every 3 weeks. Caveman Codewords also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 5 Second Rule's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Caveman Codewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, Caveman Codewords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Caveman Codewords |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 29 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) | [Jost Karlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758082238) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Word, #51 Top Free · Word, #85 Top Free · Card, #198 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


### Caveman Codewords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caveman-codewords/id6736374844)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Caveman Codewords free?

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

### Do 5 Second Rule or Caveman Codewords have ads?

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Caveman Codewords shows ads.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caveman Codewords every 2 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 16, 2026 and Caveman Codewords on October 1, 2026.

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