# 5 Second Rule vs Memory Blocks Master

The clearest difference is rating: Memory Blocks Master at 5.0 against 5 Second Rule's 4.1. Memory Blocks Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5 Second Rule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Memory Blocks Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Memory Blocks Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 12 months, Memory Blocks Master every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Memory Blocks Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-game/id1525358780/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-blocks-master/id6755654091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [睿 孔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789292587) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-game/id1525358780)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Memory Blocks Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-blocks-master/id6755654091)

A minimalist game that tests your memory by challenging you to replicate increasingly complex color sequences. Improve your recall and see how long you can maintain the correct pattern.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic design, Color sequence memorization, Increasing difficulty, Pattern repetition challenge, Focus on recall

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Memory Blocks Master free?

Memory Blocks Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Second Rule or Memory Blocks Master?

Memory Blocks Master is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Memory Blocks Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 5 Second Rule or Memory Blocks Master have ads?

5 Second Rule shows ads; Memory Blocks Master does not.

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

5 Second Rule ships an update every 12 months, and Memory Blocks Master every 5 weeks. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on October 8, 2026 and Memory Blocks Master on October 11, 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.*
