# 5 Second Rule vs 5 Second Rule

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 5 Second Rule at 10K against 5 Second Rule's 118. 5 Second Rule also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 33%) and device support (3 vs 1). 5 Second Rule's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 5 Second Rule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 10K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 33% of 5 Second Rule's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, 5 Second Rule every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | 5 Second Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** | [4.5 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-guess/id6756115741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | #147 |
| Size | 28 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Dmytro Cheverda](https://appshunter.io/developer/717677925) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Word, #100 Top Free · Word, #162 Top Grossing · Card, #163 Top Free · 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


### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-guess/id6756115741)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This game challenges you to name three things within a five-second time limit. It offers various themed decks and game modes for solo or group play, ensuring quick, laughter-filled rounds anywhere.

**Highlights:** Name 3 things in 5 seconds, 20 themed decks, 3000+ questions, Party Mode (Pass & Play), Blitz Mode (Single Player), No Ads

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

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

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.5 from 118 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor 5 Second Rule shows ads.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and 5 Second Rule every 11 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 12, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 5 Second Rule or 5 Second Rule?

5 Second Rule currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and 5 Second Rule at #147. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*