# Five In a Row - Gomoku — Classic Strategy Board Games

> Classic strategy board game to connect five pieces in a line. (iPhone/iPad app by OutOfTheBit Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-in-a-row-gomoku/id944919326 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Board, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 731 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2015-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-in-a-row-gomoku/id944919326/reviews.md

## What is Five In a Row?

Connect 5 pieces of your colour in a line before your opponent. The popular game is now in your hands every time you can spare a moment for a challenge or a bit of relax. Excellent for testing your skills or teaching strategy to kids. Have hours of fun with the 2 players mode, on the same device, or play online against friends or other players from all over the world. 
Or try to beat our virtual player! He can play at 3 levels of difficulty and you can see your improvements game by game on the Global High-Score, the Worldwide ranking with all the Gomoku players in the world.

A classic! Start playing for free! :)

What you get:
- Play against real people! Online multiplayer or on the same device (2 players mode)
- 3 Virtual opponents, very well trained at 3 difficulty levels (for your single player games)
- Easy to get: just tap and play
- Game Center achievements
- Colourful themes
- Superb for all ages
- Kids will love it!
- An expanded tic-tac-toe, but vastly superior!

@outofthebit
facebook/outofthebit

## Key features

- Online multiplayer
- 2 player mode on same device
- 3 AI difficulty levels
- Game Center achievements
- Colorful themes
- Global high-score ranking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gomoku Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Five In a Row?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Very addictive and fun
- 🎮 Excellent quick game
- 🎨 Really nice UI and customization settings
- 🧠 Helps everyone to keep getting smarter

**Cons**

- 🤖 AI is not smart enough to play with
- 🚧 Game locks up so much
- 📺 Too many ads that last way too long
- 🛑 Endless ads
- 🤯 Never seen that many adds which can't even stop

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Multiplayer doesn't work
- Game has too many bugs
- Misplaced markers due to phone not responding or accidental touches

**Most requested features**

- Option for up to 4 players
- Harder levels
- Undo button or hold to place token option
- Better control of leaderboard scores

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-in-a-row-gomoku/id944919326/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fünf gewinnt

*2026-04-27*

Das Spiel ist zu einfach zu gewinnen.

### 5/5 — 정말 재밌습니다

*2025-12-06*

제가 오목을 정말 좋아해서 더 할 나위 없는 게임입니다 허나 단점을 말씀드리자면 테마를 다크초콜렛 테마로 변경시 흑돌이 거의 아예 안 보이는 문제가 있습니다 이 문제를 흑돌을 다른 색으로 바꿔주시는게 좋을 것 같습니다 (예: 산딸기 테마 변경 시 흑돌이 빨간색 돌로 변경)

### 4/5 — Kein schlechtes Spiel.

*2025-09-22*

Gibt dir die Möglichkeit, dein taktisches Wissen anzuwenden.

### 1/5 — Zu viel Werbung

*2025-05-18*

Nach jedem Spiel Werbung. Nein danke

### 1/5 — 5 in a row

*2025-05-05*

Too many ads that last way too long!

### 2/5 — Endless ads

*2024-05-11*

Never seen that many adds which can’t even stop

### 5/5 — Great game

*2024-05-06, version 7.21*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Mayores niveles de dificultad

*2024-04-02, version 7.21*

Excelente juego, vengo jugándolo desde hace mas de 40 años, pero creo que seria adecuado añadir un nivel mayor de dificultad. Xavie_n

### 3/5 — An sich sehr gut…

*2023-12-07*

…aber die KI ist (für Liebhaber) leider viel zu schwach! (Hab kein einziges Spiel verloren, das ist nicht gut!)

### 5/5 — Cant stop playing this game

*2023-09-15*

Very addictive and fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Five In a Row

### What is Five In a Row - Gomoku?

Five In a Row - Gomoku is a classic strategy board game where the objective is to connect five of your colored pieces in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line before your opponent does. It offers various ways to play, including against AI opponents and other players online.

### How can I play this game?

You can play against real people online, with a friend on the same device in the 2-player mode, or against three different virtual opponents at three difficulty levels. The controls are simple, allowing you to just tap and play.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to start playing. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common for free-to-play mobile games.

### What are the benefits of playing Five In a Row - Gomoku?

This game is excellent for testing your strategic skills and can be a fun way to teach strategy to children. It offers hours of fun and a chance to improve your game by tracking your progress on the global high-score and worldwide ranking.

### Can I play against friends?

Absolutely! You can play against friends either online or on the same device in the dedicated 2-player mode. This makes it a great option for social gaming sessions.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 7.40 — 2026-08-06

Bug-fixes

### 7.30 — 2024-11-19

Bug-fixes.

### 7.21 — 2023-05-23

We fixed the issue with the interrupted audio. Now you can continue to enjoy your favourite music or podcast while playing. Added support for French version of Poker cards.

### 7.20 — 2023-05-05

Improved Ads handling

### 7.10 — 2022-08-02

Bug fixes

## Apps similar to Five In a Row

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [™ Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go/id6444382651) | 4.5 (458) | Free | Games |
| [™ Gomoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku/id1110622744) | 4.5 (3,037) | Free | Games |
| [The Gomoku (Renju and Gomoku)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gomoku-renju-and-gomoku/id1081747498) | 4.6 (112) | Free | Games |
| [Gomoku Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-quest/id1321937542) | 4.9 (29) | Free | Games |
| [™ Easy Gomoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-gomoku/id1110083683) | 4.3 (27) | Free | Games |
| [> Tic Tac Toe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id1107349135) | 4.2 (152) | Free | Games |

## More apps by OutOfTheBit Ltd

- [Sudoku - Classic number puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-number-puzzle/id286210009)
- [Tic Tac Toe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id287949186)
- [La Scopa - Classic Card Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-scopa-classic-card-games/id376825329)
- [Ace Wins All Classic Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-wins-all-classic-card-game/id388401204)
- [La Briscola Classic Card Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-briscola-classic-card-games/id395480192)
- [The Klondike Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-klondike-solitaire/id427814191)

All apps by OutOfTheBit Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012

## Related topics

[five in a row](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/five-in-a-row) · [yoyo gomoku five in a row](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yoyo-gomoku-five-in-a-row) · [gomoku five in a row](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gomoku-five-in-a-row)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*