Comparison

5 Second Rule vs MatchBlitz

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 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
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5 Second Rule is a game you can use to start any house party with a blast. It’s a perfect ice breaker. You can play it with your closest friends or complete strangers, it will always deliver. How to play? Answer simple questions, you have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the buzzer rings. The first player to give 10 correct answers is the winner! Features: - Hundreds of questions - 7 Different decks - Hours of fun with your friends and family - Minimum 2 players, maximum 14 players - Includes dirty questions for adults (NSFW) - Includes family friendly questions - Create your own questions - No video ads Frequently Asked Questions What if I have only 1 friend? No worries! You can play with 2 players. How big can my party get? You can play with a maximum of 16 players. If you have more people, we recommend you split up into teams. Can I play it with my family? Absolutely, you can play with all cards, and leave out the dirty pack before the start of the game. I don’t want to play with boring cards I want only the dirty stuff! That’s not a question, but yes, you can play the game with ONLY dirty questions. 5 second Rule Premium subscription: - Gives user instant access to all existing and future cards and removes all ads. - Subscriptions are from $1.99 weekly* - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access everything for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. - Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Privacy Policy: https://gamenight-games.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://gamenight-games.com/terms-of-use/ * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

MatchBlitz

Features
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Match Blitz is a sleek, fast-paced memory card game designed to challenge your brain and keep you coming back for more. Flip cards, find pairs, and race the clock across 50 handcrafted levels that scale from breezy warm-ups to brain-melting expert puzzles. GAMEPLAY Tap to flip. Match the pairs. Clear the board before time runs out. Simple to learn, tough to master. Every level is timed, so sharp memory and quick thinking are both rewarded. Earn up to 3 stars per level based on your speed and efficiency — can you perfect them all? 50 LEVELS OF INCREASING CHALLENGE Start with a comfortable 3×4 grid and work your way up through 4×4, 4×5, 5×6, and all the way to massive 6×6 boards. Each tier introduces tighter time limits and more pairs to track, keeping the difficulty curve satisfying from start to finish. COMBO SYSTEM Match pairs in quick succession to build combos. Chain multiple matches within 3 seconds and watch your combo multiplier climb. Combos reward fast pattern recognition and add a layer of strategy that sets Match Blitz apart from ordinary memory games. SPECIAL CARDS Starting at Level 11, special cards shake things up: Wild Cards — match with anything on the board Bomb Cards — shuffle all remaining cards when matched Golden Cards — worth bonus points toward your star rating These twists keep every round unpredictable and force you to adapt your strategy on the fly. DESIGNED TO FEEL PREMIUM Match Blitz features a polished dark interface with smooth 3D card flip animations, neon glow effects, staggered card dealing, combo popups, and a glass-morphism UI throughout. Every interaction feels responsive and satisfying. PROGRESS & STARS Your progress is saved automatically. Replay any unlocked level to improve your star rating. Track your total stars, completed levels, and highest unlocked level from the main screen. KEY FEATURES 50 levels across 5 difficulty tiers (Easy → Expert) Timed gameplay with per-level countdowns Combo system rewarding fast consecutive matches 3 special card types adding strategic variety 3-star rating system with replay value Smooth animations and premium dark UI Lightweight — no account required, no internet needed No ads during gameplay Whether you have 2 minutes or 20, Match Blitz is the perfect pick-up-and-play brain workout. Download now and see how far your memory can take you.

Screenshots

5 Second Rule3 screens
MatchBlitz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchBlitz at none against 5 Second Rule's 4. 5 Second Rule's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. MatchBlitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
5 Second Rule versus MatchBlitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleMatchBlitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKristian MarkovicBryan Moore

Bugs and requests

5 Second Rule

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

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

MatchBlitz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions4
  • Party Games3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

MatchBlitz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchBlitz free?
MatchBlitz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5 Second Rule or MatchBlitz have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor MatchBlitz shows ads.

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