# 5 Second Rule vs Widgle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgle at 100% against 5 Second Rule's 23%. 5 Second Rule's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5 Second Rule sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Widgle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 3.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of 5 Second Rule's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widgle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5 Second Rule ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgle every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Second Rule | Widgle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-cards/id1532016070/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgle/id6458789082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristian Markovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322604140) | [Kabuki Vision, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297921534) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-party-cards/id1532016070)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Word, #200 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This game challenges players to answer questions by providing three responses within a five-second time limit. It's designed to be an engaging icebreaker for parties, suitable for both close friends and new acquaintances. With various question decks, including adult-themed and family-friendly options, it offers hours of entertainment for groups.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of questions, Multiple question decks, Play with 2-16 players, Family-friendly and adult content, Create custom questions, No video ads

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party Games | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept
- 🤩 Engaging for friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free play options
- 🤔 Unclear pricing information
- 🙄 Forced to start free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited content
- Option to purchase individual card packs
- More variety in question/prompt types


### Widgle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgle/id6458789082)

Enjoy interactive puzzle games directly within your home screen widgets. These bite-sized games offer quick bursts of fun and restart daily with a fresh challenge. Customize puzzle backgrounds with your own photos to reveal them as you solve.

**Highlights:** Play games in home screen widgets, Daily fresh puzzles, Customize puzzle backgrounds with photos, Tile Slide puzzle, Lights On puzzle, Maze Master puzzle, Match Up puzzle

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock custom photos | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

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

### Is Widgle free?

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

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

5 Second Rule is rated higher. 5 Second Rule averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Widgle averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither 5 Second Rule nor Widgle shows ads.

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

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