5 Second Rule vs Ridl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5 Second Rule
This is a quick and fun party game where players have five seconds to answer simple questions. Compete with friends to get the most points and win the game. It's suitable for all ages and allows for custom questions.
- Hundreds of timed questions
- Add custom questions
- Multiplayer support
- Adjustable rounds
- Score tracking
- Family-friendly content
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5 Second Rule is a fun and fast-paced party game to play something quick and fun with friends. Rules are pretty straightforward. Players are asked a simple question and they have 5 seconds to come up with the right answers before the buzzer rings. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins! Features: ◆ Hundreds of fun questions where you need to give answers in just 5 seconds! ◆ Add your own questions ◆ Play with multiple players ◆ Set the number of rounds to play ◆ Keep track of player scores ◆ Family friend content suitable for all ages
Ridl
Transform everyday objects into unique riddles using AI. Challenge friends to scavenger hunts by finding hidden items in the real world before time runs out. A fun and engaging game for parties and brain-teasing fun.
- AI-generated riddles from photos
- Real-world scavenger hunt challenges
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Map-based hidden riddle mode
- Party game for all ages
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Snap photos of objects around you and Ridl-E’s AI will turn them into clever riddles. Compete with friends: one person creates riddles, and the other solves them by finding the objects in real life before time runs out. It’s the perfect party game to get your brain working and legs moving! *NEW MODE* - Go out and solve riddles other players have hidden on a real-world map! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ridl at 100% against 5 Second Rule's 0%. Ridl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). 5 Second Rule's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. 5 Second Rule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ridl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ridl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ridl's.
5 Second Rule ships an update every 12 months, Ridl every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 Second Rule | Ridl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanja Devi | Michael Hein |
Customer experience
5 Second Rule
Ridl
In-app purchases
5 Second Rule
- Remove Ads$9.99
Ridl
- Premium Subscription (1 month)$2.991 Month
