Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Learn The Map

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of timed questions
  • Add custom questions
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adjustable rounds
  • Score tracking
  • Family-friendly content
Features
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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

About

Learn The Map

Test your knowledge of countries, capitals, flags, and landmarks with this geography quiz game. Explore a political world map and learn about continents, borders, and major cities in a fun, engaging way. It's perfect for students, travelers, or anyone curious about the world.

Highlights
  • Geography quiz game
  • Learn countries, capitals, flags
  • Explore political world map
  • Image hints for clues
  • Covers all continents and countries
  • Available in multiple languages
Features
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Learn The Map turns the world into a geography quiz game. A random region lights up on the map and you name it. Tap the right country or region, pinch to zoom in on tiny places, and build a streak of correct answers to multiply your score. 150+ MAPS • World, Europe, Africa, Asia, USA and Australia • Around 145 single countries • Regional maps too: French departments, Spanish provinces, UK counties, Portuguese regions and more HOW TO PLAY • A region is highlighted on the map • Tap the country or region you think it is • Stuck? Use the image clue, but it costs your score multiplier • Keep your streak going for bigger points PROGRESS & RECORDS • Points and personal records saved for every map • Progress is kept per map, so you can pick up where you left off • Compete on global leaderboards with Game Center REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER • Create a public game or a password-protected room for friends • Wait in the lobby until everyone is ready • The first correct answer scores the point • Chat with other players during the game EXPLORE THE MAP • Use it as a political world map or a desktop globe • Study borders and learn where countries and regions really are FREE TO PLAY Learn The Map is free to download and supported by ads. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Turkish and Russian. Whether you are studying for school, planning a trip or simply love maps, Learn The Map is a fun way to get to know where everything is. Download Learn The Map now and start naming the world!

Screenshots

5 Second Rule3 screens
Learn The Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn The Map at 100% against 5 Second Rule's 0%. Learn The Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). 5 Second Rule's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. 5 Second Rule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn The Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 12 months, Learn The Map every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
5 Second Rule versus Learn The Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleLearn The Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHanja Devimobinavel

Customer experience

5 Second Rule

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Learn The Map

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5 Second Rule

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Learn The Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn The Map free?
Learn The Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5 Second Rule or Learn The Map have ads?
Both 5 Second Rule and Learn The Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Learn The Map?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 12 months, and Learn The Map every 4 months. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn The Map on October 20, 2026.

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