# Five vs King's Corner

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 (#157 vs unranked) and ratings volume (920 vs 178). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | King's Corner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385/reviews)** | [4.7 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-corner/id414361524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 178 | **920** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [Bitpress LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797268618) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Notification badge issues
- Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-corner/id414361524)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect win percentage calculations
- Inability to scroll and access all cards
- Disappearing cards during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Hints or tips for new players
- Local multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI opponent


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*