Comparison

FiveWords vs Micro Minute

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FiveWords

A fast-paced party game where teams race against the clock to guess words. With thousands of words and support for up to four teams, it offers endless replayability for group fun.

Highlights
  • Guess words against the clock
  • Play with up to 4 teams
  • Over 3500 unique words
  • Suggest new words
  • Fast-paced party gameplay
Features
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FiveWords is a fun party game. Your teammates need to guess the words on the card under 30 seconds. The first team with the points needed to win, has won! Features: - More than 3500 words, creating unique cards every round - Possible to play up to 4 teams - Ability to suggest new words! Suggestions, problems, need some help or questions? Feel free to send a mail to info@fivewords.nl

About

Micro Minute

Features
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* Micro Minute: Blazing Fast Fun! * Dive into the ultimate party game! In Micro Minute, every second counts. Have your team guess 5 words within 30 seconds. Are you ready for the challenge? Battle for the Win! Quick thinking and teamwork are the keys to victory. With a wide range of words in different categories, no round is the same. The first team to score 30 points wins - will you become the champion? Your Game, Your Rules! Add your own words for a personal twist and enjoy regular updates. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just an evening of fun. • Fast and hilarious: You only have 30 seconds! • Team Challenge: Collaborating to win together is a must! • Creative and educational: Test your knowledge and quick thinking. • Party Everywhere: Play at home, on the go, or anywhere! Start playing right away! Download now and experience the adrenaline of Micro Minute!

Screenshots

FiveWords3 screens
Micro Minute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro Minute at none against FiveWords's 1. Micro Minute also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. FiveWords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Micro Minute asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FiveWords ships an update monthly, Micro Minute fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FiveWords versus Micro Minute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveWordsMicro Minute
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom MiedemaMaurits Offerhaus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FiveWords

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Micro Minute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FiveWords free?
FiveWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Minute free?
Micro Minute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FiveWords or Micro Minute have ads?
FiveWords shows ads; Micro Minute does not.
Which is updated more often, FiveWords or Micro Minute?
FiveWords ships an update monthly, and Micro Minute fortnightly. Most recently, FiveWords was updated on June 1, 2026 and Micro Minute on September 8, 2026.

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