# Charades!™ vs 5 Second Rule

The clearest difference is ads: 5 Second Rule at none against Charades!™'s shown. 5 Second Rule also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Charades!™'s advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charades!™ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 5 Second Rule sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Second Rule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 10K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Charades!™'s written reviews are positive against 45% of 5 Second Rule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Charades!™ ships an update every 2 months, 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charades!™ | 5 Second Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades/id653967729/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#40** |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FatChicken Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/653967732) | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) |

## What reviewers say

### Charades!™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades/id653967729)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

This multi-activity game challenges players to guess words by acting, singing, dancing, or sketching. Play with friends using themed decks and various creative challenges before the timer runs out.

**Highlights:** Act, sing, dance, or sketch to guess words, Play with one or many friends, Over 100 themed card decks, Tilt phone to draw new cards, Wacky challenges for all players

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun family game
- 👍 Diverse categories
- 👍 Ability to create custom decks
- 👍 Works without internet
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive content in some categories
- 💰 Coins required to unlock certain categories
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🤔 Confusing controls (tilt/pass/correct)
- 🔢 Limited language options

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect/inappropriate content in some categories
- Glitches with pass/correct functionality
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Ads that cannot be closed or disabled

**Requested features**

- Add more up-to-date categories (e.g., TV shows, music, games)
- Improve custom deck creation and editing
- Implement a search/filter function for categories
- Add multiplayer/online play options
- Provide language selection settings


### 5 Second Rule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-second-rule-group-games/id1441645718)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Word, #106 Top Free · Word, #162 Top Grossing · Card, #201 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

This is a fast-paced party game for groups where players must answer a question with three answers in just five seconds. Fail to answer in time, and face a fun punishment. Includes normal and adult-themed card decks for varied party experiences.

**Highlights:** Answer questions in 5 seconds, Come up with 3 answers, Buzzer timer, Punishments for failure, Normal card deck, Sexy card deck

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun game
- 👍 Great for groups/parties
- 😊 Enjoyable with friends/partner
- 🐶 Cute dog review prompt

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($3/week)
- 🤔 Unclear free trial/subscription details
- ⏱️ Very short time limits (5 seconds)
- 🤨 Some questionable/inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription continues even after app deletion
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Crashes and compatibility issues with updates

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option to unlock all content
- More free content/decks
- Adjustable time limits
- Better subscription management/cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charades!™ free?

Charades!™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 5 Second Rule free?

5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Charades!™ or 5 Second Rule?

5 Second Rule is rated higher. Charades!™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do Charades!™ or 5 Second Rule have ads?

Charades!™ shows ads; 5 Second Rule does not.

### Which is updated more often, Charades!™ or 5 Second Rule?

Charades!™ ships an update every 2 months, and 5 Second Rule every 3 weeks. Most recently, Charades!™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Charades!™ or 5 Second Rule?

Charades!™ currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and 5 Second Rule at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*