# 5 Second Rule vs ōlelō

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ōlelō at 100% against 5 Second Rule's 45%. ōlelō also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 6) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 ōlelō sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ōlelō 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 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 100% of ōlelō's.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, ōlelō every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | ōlelō |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olelo-word-strategy-game/id6777550865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [Dinu Madau](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777550867) |

## 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


### ōlelō

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olelo-word-strategy-game/id6777550865)

This word strategy game combines building words with bluffing and challenging opponents. Players use private and shared letter cards to form words, with rare letters scoring higher. It offers offline play, multiple AI opponents, and a daily challenge mode.

**Highlights:** Word building with private and shared cards, Bluffing and challenging mechanics, Offline play, Multiple AI opponents, Daily challenge mode, Pass-and-play multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Critters & Diggers Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wildlife Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transportation Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Card Decks | $1.99 | one-time |
| AI Bots | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Deck Packs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is ōlelō free?

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

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

ōlelō is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while ōlelō averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor ōlelō shows ads.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 3 weeks, and ōlelō every 6 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 8, 2026 and ōlelō on November 5, 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.*