Five vs Picto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five
A strategic board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that sum to multiples of five. Compete against others online or locally, or test your skills against AI opponents. Offers hints and bonus squares for higher scores.
- Numerical crossword-style gameplay
- Online multiplayer
- Local pass-and-play for up to 4 players
- Single player vs. AI
- Hints system
- Bonus squares for extra points
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! "This is a great must have iPad game. And I love the fact that it really works your mind muscles. It is a very simple game but it will get you hooked." - tcgeeks.com "The price is right, and the game is fun as well as educational. I’d very much recommend it, especially if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy or even just for the kids." - ipadboardgames.org Features: Easy to learn rules Online Multiplayer, take turns at your leisure Pass-and-Play mode for up to 4 local players Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Hints for when you get stuck Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which add up to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.
Picto
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Find the code defined by the computer by positioning the various graphic symbols in the good order in a trial minimum. A code consists of 4 symbols placed in a precise order. Move pawns with your finger to deposit them in the good column or click simply above for a faster use. Exchange the symbols of 2 columns by making them slide the one on the other one. You can modify the maximum number of authorized tries to find the code. Choose the type of symbols that you prefer among cough those proposed. A simplified version of the game is available on your Apple Watch, to be able to play in any discretion. In the interface of Apple Watch, click on 4 compartments at the top of the screen to select the symbol to be placed. Clic with big pressure to access the options. Good entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Picto at Free against Five's $2.99. Five's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Picto is free to download; Five costs $2.99 up front. Picto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.
Five ships an update every 3 months, Picto every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five | Picto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (178 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curt Stein | Veryphone |
Bugs and requests
Five
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notification badge issues
- Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to chat with opponents
- Option to play with different target numbers (not just multiples of 5)
- Tile swap functionality
- Automatic forfeit for inactive players
- Ranking/leaderboard system
Picto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Five
No in-app purchases
Picto
- version without Ads$0.99









