Comparison

5 second game vs 5 Second Rule

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

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About

5 second game

A fast-paced party game where players must name three items within a 5-second time limit. It's designed for groups, offering competitive fun for parties and gatherings.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast 5-second challenges
  • Diverse category-based questions
  • Add friends with custom photos
  • Competitive score tracking
  • Ideal for parties and gatherings
  • Quick brain training
Features
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Think Fast, Play Faster! Can you name 3 things in just 5 seconds? Sounds easy? Think again! The 5-Second Game is the ultimate quick-thinking party game that will have you and your friends laughing, panicking, and competing like never before. LIGHTNING-FAST GAMEPLAY Beat the clock with only 5 seconds to answer Categories from Food & Drinks to Geography Questions that seem simple but become impossible under pressure Watch the timer countdown with heart-pounding intensity PERFECT FOR GROUPS Add friends with custom photos Compete for the highest score Skip questions if you're stuck (if enabled) See who can think fastest under pressure COMPETITIVE & FUN First player to reach the target score wins Track scores throughout the game Celebrate victories Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or quick brain training WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT The 5-Second Game transforms simple questions into intense challenges. When you're under pressure, even naming "3 types of pasta" becomes surprisingly difficult! It's the perfect combination of knowledge, speed, and social fun. Download now and discover why thinking fast is harder than you think! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

5 Second Rule

This game challenges you to name three things within a five-second time limit. It offers various themed decks and game modes for solo or group play, ensuring quick, laughter-filled rounds anywhere.

Highlights
  • Name 3 things in 5 seconds
  • 20 themed decks
  • 3000+ questions
  • Party Mode (Pass & Play)
  • Blitz Mode (Single Player)
  • No Ads
Currently charting
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Think fast! You have 5 seconds to name 3 things before the timer runs out. Can you handle the pressure? Play anywhere - parties, family nights, picnics, road trips - no setup needed. With 20 themed decks and over 3000 hilarious, fast-fire questions, every round is unpredictable and guaranteed to spark laughter. Your friends read the card, you answer - simple, chaotic, and endlessly replay-able. - Name 3 things that smell good - Name 3 movie villains - Name 3 breakfast foods - Name 3 things you can’t touch in a museum Can you say them all before the timer hits zero? Game Modes: - Party Mode (Pass & Play) Perfect for groups. Take turns, read questions to each other, and watch the chaos unfold. Fast rounds keep the energy high. - Blitz Mode (Single Player) A rapid-fire solo challenge. How many questions can you clear before you slip up? Test your speed, memory, and nerves! Features: - 20 fun and unique decks - 3000+ creative questions - Pass & Play for groups - Unique single player Blitz Mode - Clean, colorful, party-friendly design - Quick rounds — instant fun - No Ads Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/51ec3c4c-c269-4293-8c28-0a5568ad3895

Screenshots

5 second game4 screens
5 Second Rule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5 second game at 5.0 against 5 Second Rule's 4.5. 5 second game also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 5 Second Rule's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and 5 Second Rule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5 second game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Second Rule has 118 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 second game ships an update every 6 weeks, 5 Second Rule every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
5 second game versus 5 Second Rule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 second game5 Second Rule
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#120 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB48 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJovan MilenkovicDmytro Cheverda

Customer experience

5 second game

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

5 Second Rule

All ratings106 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

5 second game

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
3 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is 5 second game free?
5 second game 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, 5 second game or 5 Second Rule?
5 second game is rated higher. 5 second game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while 5 Second Rule averages 4.5 from 118 ratings.
Do 5 second game or 5 Second Rule have ads?
Neither 5 second game nor 5 Second Rule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 second game or 5 Second Rule?
5 second game ships an update every 6 weeks, and 5 Second Rule every 11 days. Most recently, 5 second game was updated on October 27, 2026 and 5 Second Rule on October 28, 2026.

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