Comparison

5 Second Rule vs Spot the Same!

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 party game challenges players to answer a question with three responses within five seconds. It offers a family-friendly mode and an optional "Super Dirty Party" deck for adult fun. Play on a single device with friends.

Highlights
  • Answer questions in 5 seconds
  • Three answers required
  • Family-friendly mode
  • Optional adult content deck
  • Single device multiplayer
  • Access to all cards with subscription
Features
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Your parties are too boring, here's something that will destroy that problem. MURDERING YOUR FRIENDS... With your brain. You are asked a simple question and you have 5 seconds to come up with 3 answers before the time is up. 5 Second Rule is a party game played on a single phone, invite your friends over and start playing. DIRTY PARTY OPTIONAL Offensive, dirty and adults questions are all neatly packed in a „Super Dirty Party“ deck. If you want to enjoy them turn the ON, if you prefer to keep it family-friendly turn them OFF. 5 Second Rule subscription: - Gives user instant access to all existing and future cards and removes all ads. - Subscriptions are from $2.99 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. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - 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://chugnar.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://chugnar.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

Spot the Same!

Features
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Spot the Same is a lightning-fast card matching game for quick battles with friends, family, or Sneaky Spot. Each round shows two cards. Every pair shares exactly one matching icon. See it first, tap it fast, and score before anyone else. Play live multiplayer with a room code, jump into solo mode, earn XP, unlock hats and crowns, show off avatar borders, and climb the leaderboards. Why you’ll love it: * Instant fun: learn in seconds, master with practice * Real-time multiplayer: join via QR or code * Solo mode: race Sneaky Spot across different decks and difficulties * Rewards: unlock hats, crowns, borders, stars, and titles * Friends and stats: compare XP, wins, and fastest taps * Quick rematches: one tap to play again with the same group How it works: * Create a game or start solo mode * Two cards appear * Find the one icon they share * Tap first to score * Earn XP, unlock rewards, and brag a little Great for * Parties, classrooms, and team icebreakers * Family game night * Coffee breaks and quick play sessions * Kids and grown-ups

Screenshots

5 Second Rule3 screens
Spot the Same!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spot the Same! at every 2 days against 5 Second Rule's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Spot the Same! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 6 weeks, Spot the Same! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
5 Second Rule versus Spot the Same!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleSpot the Same!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB79 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTeo BraunMatthew Smithson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions2
  • 5 Second Rule - Party Games3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Spot the Same!

One-time1
  • Spot the Same! Premium$2.99

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spot the Same! free?
Spot the Same! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 5 Second Rule or Spot the Same! have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor Spot the Same! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or Spot the Same!?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spot the Same! every 2 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spot the Same! on October 25, 2026.

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