Tabula vs 5 Seconds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tabula
This is a digital party game where players describe a target word to their teammates without using a list of forbidden words. It offers various categories, regular content updates, and supports multiple languages for engaging word-guessing fun.
- Describe words without forbidden terms
- Timed guessing rounds
- Multiple categories (movies, sports, celebrities)
- Regular content updates
- Family-friendly content
- Customizable game settings
- Turkish, English, and Spanish language support
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Tabula – The Most Fun Word Guessing Party! Get ready for an exciting challenge where creativity meets quick thinking! Tabula brings the classic card game experience to your device with a modern digital twist. How to Play: - One player narrates and describes the target word. - But be careful! You can't use the forbidden words from the list. - Race against the clock as your teammates guess the word. - Earn points for successful guesses and lose points for using forbidden words. Features: • Categories including movies, sports, celebrities, and more • Regular content updates and new flashcards • Family-friendly content for all ages • Simple, easy-to-use interface • Customizable game settings • Turkish, English, and Spanish language options Ideal for: - Family game nights - Party fun - Social gatherings - Teamwork activities - Fun language learning Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying family time, or looking for a fun icebreaker, Tabula offers endless fun and laughter! Download now and start guessing words! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *** Disclaimer: Tabula is an independent party game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro, Inc. or Hersch and Company. Tabula contains no registered names, word lists, or content from the TABOO board game.
5 Seconds
Challenge yourself and your friends to name three items within a given category in just five seconds. Compete in teams to score points and win game nights, parties, or road trips.
- 5-second timer challenge
- Team-based gameplay
- Multiple category packs
- Customizable game settings
- Offline play
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Race the clock — can you name 3 things in 5 seconds? 5 Seconds is the ultimate fast-thinking party game for teams. A category appears, the timer starts, and you have just 5 seconds to shout 3 answers. Sounds easy — until the clock is ticking. HOW TO PLAY 1. Set teams, seconds and rounds 2. Read the card aloud on your team's turn 3. Tap START — the countdown begins 4. Name 3 things before zero 5. Got all 3? Your team scores a point! PERFECT FOR • Family game nights and get-togethers • House parties and road trips • Classroom and team icebreakers • Birthday parties and sleepovers • Ages 8 to 80 8 CATEGORIES. 80+ CHALLENGES. • Animals (FREE) — from pets to wild creatures • Food (FREE) — from pizza toppings to exotic fruits • Places (FREE) — kitchens, beaches, airports and more • Movies & TV — Disney, superheroes, cartoons and more • Sports — Olympic, extreme and team sports • Science & Nature — planets, weather, nature • Everyday Life — things you use and see every day • Music & Art — instruments, artists and music genres UNLOCK ALL CATEGORIES — ONE TIME One small payment. No subscription. No ads. All 8 categories forever on your device. 2 to 6 teams on one phone. No Wi-Fi needed. No account required. Download and play in seconds. Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fun for everyone — the pressure of 5 seconds brings out the best and funniest moments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 5 Seconds at 100% against Tabula's 40%. 5 Seconds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Tabula's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tabula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 5 Seconds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
5 Seconds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabula has 150 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Tabula's written reviews are positive against 100% of 5 Seconds's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabula | 5 Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (150 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 150 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recep Sevim | Eduard Ikhtiiarov |
Customer experience
Tabula
5 Seconds
In-app purchases
Tabula
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Special Lifetime Offer$9.99
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
5 Seconds
- Unlock All Categories$2.99









