Comparison

Five vs King's Corner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

King's Corner

This card game offers a challenging solo experience against an AI or multiplayer fun with friends online or in person. It's an easy-to-learn yet endlessly entertaining game suitable for all ages, featuring accessible gameplay for visually impaired players.

Highlights
  • Single-player AI opponents
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Pass & Play local multiplayer
  • Accessible with VoiceOver
  • Universal purchase for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
  • Card stacking and moving mechanics
Currently charting
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Move over Solitaire, there's a new king of card games! King’s Corner, or Kings in the Corner, is a great game for all ages—easy to pick up and endlessly entertaining. Play on your own with an AI that’s as challenging as you like: one to three opponents can miss moves while you’re still learning and be laser-accurate once you’ve mastered the game. Play with friends online via Game Center or in-person with our pass & play mode that’s all the fun with none of the shuffling and dealing. King’s Corner 4 is a universal purchase for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and has been fully optimized for the latest OS versions. As always, it's fully compatible with VoiceOver so players with limited or no vision are welcome. Here’s how the game works: King's Corner uses the same basic rules as games like Solitaire—cards are placed in descending order and in alternating colors. A red 9 can be played on a black 10, or a black ace can be placed on a red 2. The deck is set up with 8 spaces around the deck; four king spaces (marked with a crown) and four unmarked spaces. You'll get a new card at the beginning of every turn, and the goal of the game is to get rid of your cards first by making as many of the following types of moves as possible: • Add a card to any existing stack • Move a card or stack in one unmarked space to the bottom of any other card or stack. King stacks don't move, since there's nothing higher than a King. • Start a new stack if there's an empty space on the table. Only kings can start the corner stacks, but any other card can start a stack in one of the four unmarked spots.

Screenshots

Five4 screens
King's Corner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Five and King's Corner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Five's written reviews are positive against 69% of King's Corner's. Five also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). King's Corner's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and ratings volume (920 vs 178). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Five costs $2.99 and King's Corner $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Five against 4.7 for King's Corner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King's Corner has 920 ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Five's written reviews are positive against 69% of King's Corner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five ships an update every 3 months, King's Corner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Five versus King's Corner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveKing's Corner
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (178 ratings) — better4.7 (920 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings178920 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinBitpress LLC

Customer experience

Five

All ratings177 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.4%

King's Corner

All ratings920 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Five

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
  • ⏱️ Quick to play
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🔢 Scrabble-like with numbers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤖 Perceived AI cheating on higher difficulties
  • 🤝 Limited online/multiplayer features
  • 🔕 Annoying notification sounds
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency in tile distribution

King's Corner

From 920 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Accessible for blind users
  • 🎨 Personalized card deck
  • 🕹️ Challenging AI opponent
  • 💰 Fair premium pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔌 Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • 🎨 Controversial card design changes
  • 🤖 Perceived AI cheating behavior

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

King's Corner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect win percentage calculations
  • Inability to scroll and access all cards
  • Disappearing cards during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo button
  • Hints or tips for new players
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Difficulty settings for AI opponent

In-app purchases

None

Five

No in-app purchases

None

King's Corner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five free?
Five costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is King's Corner free?
King's Corner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five or King's Corner?
Five is rated higher. Five averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while King's Corner averages 4.7 from 920 ratings.
Do Five or King's Corner have ads?
Neither Five nor King's Corner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five or King's Corner?
Five ships an update every 3 months, and King's Corner every 5 months. Most recently, Five was updated on November 1, 2026 and King's Corner on November 6, 2026.

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