5 Second Rule vs Heads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Name 3 things in 5 seconds
- 20 themed decks
- 3000+ questions
- Party Mode (Pass & Play)
- Blitz Mode (Single Player)
- No Ads
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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
Heads
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Heads-up! is a party word app with several ways to play. • FOREHEAD (Heads-up) Phone on your forehead. Create an online room, invite with a code or QR, and let friends help you guess. Offline play included. • TIME’S UP (teams) Play in teams with your own words. Timed turns and three rounds — great for groups. • OFFLINE No Wi‑Fi needed: classic mode or against the clock (tilt for correct/pass). No accounts. Create a room in seconds and start the party.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heads at none against 5 Second Rule's 3. Heads also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). 5 Second Rule's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price 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. 5 Second Rule sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Heads asks for nothing beyond the download.
5 Second Rule ships an update every 11 days, Heads every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5 Second Rule | Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Cheverda | CARLOS MATEO DE LA FUENTE |
In-app purchases
5 Second Rule
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Heads
No in-app purchases
Questions
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