Comparison

What Counts vs 5 Second Party

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

Head to head
About

What Counts

A casual trivia party game where players guess the closest value to a given question. No prior knowledge is needed, just your best guesstimate. Categories cover sports, history, nature, and more.

Highlights
  • Guessing game mechanics
  • Multiple trivia categories
  • No prior knowledge required
  • Focus on closest guess
  • Party game format
Features
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What Counts is a trivia party game where the best guesstimate wins! How much does the world's most expensive pizza cost? How many blades of grass are on an artificial soccer field? You don't need to know the answer, you just have to have the closest guess - that's what counts! Categories include: - Sports - History - It's Natural - Measure Up - I Need A Dollar

About

5 Second Party

A fast-paced party game where players must name three things within a set time limit. It offers over 170 prompts across various categories, with options for solo or group play. Enhance your gatherings with interactive visuals and sound.

Highlights
  • 170+ diverse questions
  • Built-in answers for scoring
  • Customizable timer (3-9 seconds)
  • Interactive UI and sound effects
  • Solo or group play
  • Pro membership for full content
Features
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Play the Ultimate Party Game – Subscribe to Unlock 300+ Prompts, Custom Timer, Interactive UI, and Sound! ▶ 300+ questions across 9 topics ▶ Built-in answers for instant scoring ▶ Custom timer (3–9 sec) per round ▶ Interactive UI and sound effects to elevate the fun ▶ Solo or group play for game nights, gatherings, or ice-breakers How to Play: 1. Pick your Topics 2. Tap start to display a question 3. Race the timer and answer fast! 4. Score points for quick wit Note: Access to the full set of 300+ questions requires a Pro membership. Vibrant visuals and sound bring every round to life — perfect for any get‑together! Pro subscription: Try some questions for free, then unlock every question with Pro (weekly or yearly). The price in your local currency is shown in the app before you buy. – Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase – The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period – Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period – Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase – Terms of Use: https://rifat1234.github.io/FiveSecondQATOS/ – Privacy Policy: https://rifat1234.github.io/FiveSecondQAPrivacy/

Screenshots

What Counts4 screens
5 Second Party4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What Counts at none against 5 Second Party's 2. What Counts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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 Party sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. What Counts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
What Counts versus 5 Second Party: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat Counts5 Second Party
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStephen RichterRifat Monzur

Customer experience

What Counts

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

5 Second Party

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

What Counts

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

5 Second Party

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is What Counts free?
What Counts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Second Party free?
5 Second Party is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do What Counts or 5 Second Party have ads?
Neither What Counts nor 5 Second Party shows ads.

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