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.
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.
- Head-to-head buzzer
- Answer timer
- Score keeping
- Game show hosting
- Pub trivia
- VS game support
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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!
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Game Buzzer Free | 5 Second Guess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (54 ratings) | 4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | 54.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 8.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #141 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cube8, LLC | DH3 Games |
Customer experience
Game Buzzer Free
5 Second Guess
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
Game Buzzer Free
No in-app purchases
5 Second Guess
- Premium Mode3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Mode3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Pro$2.99
- Adult Mode$3.99
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- Adult & Pro Mode$4.49
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