Comparison

Game Buzzer Free vs 5 Second Guess

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

Head to head
About

Game Buzzer Free

This app provides a head-to-head buzzer system for games, featuring an answer timer and scorekeeping. It's ideal for hosting game shows, pub trivia, or any competitive game requiring a quick buzz-in.

Highlights
  • Head-to-head buzzer
  • Answer timer
  • Score keeping
  • Game show hosting
  • Pub trivia
  • VS game support
Features
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Head to head game buzzer complete with answer timer and score keeping capabilities. Great for hosting your own gameshow, pub trivia or any vs game that requires a race to buzz in first!

About

5 Second Guess

This app offers a fast-paced party game where players must name three things within a five-second time limit. It supports up to 14 players and includes various modes suitable for all ages or more adventurous adult play. Keep track of scores and enjoy endless rounds of laughter and quick thinking.

Highlights
  • Name three things in 5 seconds
  • Hundreds of fun questions
  • Add custom questions
  • Supports up to 14 players
  • Adjustable number of rounds
  • Score tracking
  • Family and Adult modes
Features
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Name 3 things in 5 seconds. Sounds easy, until the clock starts! 5 Second Guess is the fast, loud party game for friends and family. Pass the phone, read the question, and blurt out three answers before the timer runs out. Everyone else decides if you nailed it or failed it. HOW TO PLAY 1. Add your players and pick the number of rounds 2. Read the question, tap Start, and name 3 things in 5 seconds 3. The group votes: Nailed It or Failed It 4. Most points at the end wins WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Hundreds of quick-fire questions - Up to 20 players on one phone - Choose from 1 to 10 rounds - Automatic scoreboard after every round - Family friendly mode for all ages - No setup, no cards, no internet needed to play Perfect for parties, family game nights, road trips and awkward silences. A full game takes minutes, and the questions are simple enough for anyone to play but hard enough under pressure to get everyone shouting. Download 5 Second Guess and find out who thinks fastest. This app contains an auto-renewing subscription for $2.99 per week. You can try out the subscription first, with a 3 day free trial. Once subscribed, you can cancel your subscription at any point. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-terms-of-service/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dh3games-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Game Buzzer Free2 screens
5 Second Guess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Second Guess at 4.7 against Game Buzzer Free's 2.5. 5 Second Guess also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 54) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Game Buzzer Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Guess sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Game Buzzer Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 Second Guess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Guess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Game Buzzer Free's written reviews are positive against 55% of 5 Second Guess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Buzzer Free ships an update every 13 months, 5 Second Guess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Game Buzzer Free versus 5 Second Guess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Buzzer Free5 Second Guess
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (54 ratings)4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings548.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#141 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCube8, LLCDH3 Games

Customer experience

Game Buzzer Free

All ratings54 ratings
Positive35.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative54.5%

5 Second Guess

All ratings8,103 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative35.9%

Bugs and requests

Game Buzzer Free

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

5 Second Guess

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pro version not working as expected
  • Impossible to find/access custom questions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More questions/content to avoid repetition
  • Allow single-player mode
  • Ability to see correct answers

In-app purchases

None

Game Buzzer Free

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

5 Second Guess

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Mode3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro$2.99
  • Adult Mode$3.99
Show 1 more
  • Adult & Pro Mode$4.49

Questions

Is Game Buzzer Free free?
Game Buzzer Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Second Guess free?
5 Second Guess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Buzzer Free or 5 Second Guess?
5 Second Guess is rated higher. Game Buzzer Free averages 2.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while 5 Second Guess averages 4.7 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Game Buzzer Free or 5 Second Guess have ads?
5 Second Guess shows ads; Game Buzzer Free does not.
Which is updated more often, Game Buzzer Free or 5 Second Guess?
Game Buzzer Free ships an update every 13 months, and 5 Second Guess every 3 months. Most recently, Game Buzzer Free was updated on November 10, 2026 and 5 Second Guess on November 11, 2026.

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