Comparison

5 Second Rule vs DartSum

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

Head to head
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

About

DartSum

Features
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DartSum trainiert dein Dart-Kopfrechnen – schnell, spielerisch, mit echten Profi-Würfen. Auf einer Dartscheibe sind drei Felder markiert. Du hast 10 Sekunden, um die Summe im Kopf auszurechnen – Doubles zählen doppelt, Triples dreifach. Klingt einfach? Ist es nicht. WAS DICH ERWARTET Solo-Training Übe in deinem Tempo, mit Timer und detaillierter Auswertung nach Feldtyp (Single, Double, Triple, Bull). 1-vs-1-Duelle Fordere Freunde heraus oder spiel gegen einen zufälligen Gegner – 4 Runden, 12 Boards, wer zuerst genug richtig hat, gewinnt. Gruppen mit ELO-Ranking Gründe eine Gruppe oder tritt bei, sammle Punkte im ELO-System wie im Schach, klettere im Leaderboard. Tages-Challenge Jeden Tag 5 neue Boards, identisch für alle Spieler – vergleich deine Punktzahl und bau dir einen Streak auf. Bots zum Üben Kein Gegner zur Hand? Trainiere gegen Bots in drei Schwierigkeitsstufen. FÜR WEN IST DAS? Pub-Spieler, die keine Spiele mehr verlieren wollen, weil sie sich verrechnet haben. Vereinsspieler, die den unsichtbaren Vorteil trainieren wollen: schnelles Kopfrechnen. Mathe-Fans, die ein scharfes Brain-Training mit echtem Anwendungsbezug suchen – auch ohne Dart-Erfahrung. Komplett kostenlos, keine Werbung, kein Abo. Lade DartSum jetzt herunter und trainier deinen Kopf so, wie du deine Doppel trainierst.

Screenshots

5 Second Rule4 screens
DartSum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DartSum at none against 5 Second Rule's 3. DartSum also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 5 Second Rule's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads 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 Rule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DartSum asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5 Second Rule ships an update every 11 days, DartSum every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
5 Second Rule versus DartSum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5 Second RuleDartSum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDmytro CheverdaJohannes Wicovsky

In-app purchases

3 purchases

5 Second Rule

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

DartSum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5 Second Rule free?
5 Second Rule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DartSum free?
DartSum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5 Second Rule or DartSum have ads?
Neither 5 Second Rule nor DartSum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5 Second Rule or DartSum?
5 Second Rule ships an update every 11 days, and DartSum every 8 days. Most recently, 5 Second Rule was updated on November 9, 2026 and DartSum on November 4, 2026.

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