# The Gomoku (Renju and Gomoku) — Classic Gomoku and Renju game

> Free Gomoku and Renju board game with 15 AI difficulty levels and global score ranking. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbalance Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gomoku-renju-and-gomoku/id1081747498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbalance Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gomoku-renju-and-gomoku/id1081747498/reviews.md

## What is The Gomoku (Renju and Gomoku)?

The Gomoku is a completely free Gomoku and Renju game with 15 levels of play from beginner to expert! 
Compete score ranking against renju players from all over the world. 


What is Gomoku ?
Gomoku is a Japanese board game played between 2 players, and also called as 'Five in a Row', 'Gobang' and 'Tic Tac Toe'. The rules are simple, just be the first player to make 5 stones in a line.

What is Renju ? 
Renju is Gomoku with some rule restrictions for the Black player. Black cannot play 3x3 moves, 4x4 moves and moves that make a row of 6 or more stones.

■ 15 Difficulty Levels
We have provided 15 levels of play and the highest level 15 is as strong as the best human player on the planet. The lower levels are perfect for beginners so enjoy and learn the game by beating the AI.

■Choose from 2 Rule Settings
We have provided two rule settings, Gomoku and Renju. 

■Renju Survival Battle 
Play consecutive games against the AI and beat it to achieve a high score. You can compete against Renju players from all over the world !

■Human vs Human games
Please strengthen your skill and play games with your friends with this feature.

■ Friendly 3 input methods
You can choose from 3 options of input methods (Zoom, Cursor & Touch).

■Features
-Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device)
-Undo moves
-15 Computer Levels
-Hint feature to improve your game 
-Highlight Threes and Fours
-Saves history of your stats
-3 different types of board and stones 
-Highlight the last move
-Automatic and manual replay of a game 
-Tells your turn (Vibration)

## Key features

- 15 AI difficulty levels
- Gomoku and Renju rule sets
- Global score ranking
- Human vs Human mode
- Hint feature
- Highlight threes and fours
- Game history and replay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gomoku-renju-and-gomoku/id1081747498/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 弱くしましたか

*2026-02-15*

ランク7に全然歯が立たなかったのに、ランク8をクリアできた

### 5/5 — おもしろい。

*2026-02-12*

レベルにより武将？のキャラが違うのが出て来てかわいいし、ヒントがあり初心者でもわかりやすく遊びやすいです。

### 5/5 — 広告が多い

*2025-05-25*

広告が多いけどゲームの広告だからなんかやってしまう
(悪い意味ではない)

### 1/5 — 設定がやばい

*2025-03-15*

プレイヤーは三三の目は出来ないがCPUは三三で勝ちまくります。解せぬ。

### 2/5 — 強さは程いいがAIがガバガバ

*2025-02-21*

対戦相手をAIにするとプレイヤーには三々の禁じ手はエラーが出て打たせないのに、AIは普通に禁じ手を使ってくる。レベル15で遊んでるから他のレベルではわからないが、一番強いレベルなのがAIだけ禁じ手使えるんならそりゃ強いわな

対人戦は良い人と当たれば面白い。
対AIはゴミ。AIも禁じ手使えないと学習させないと意味がない

### 4/5 — 最初はイイネ

*2025-02-10*

まだ始めたばかり、良いと思う。最近流行ってる、前にお風呂屋さんで手筋を展示してた。迷勝負を再現していたらしい。

### 3/5 — 課金は無いが

*2025-02-05*

なかなかいい感じだが、広告が1〜2局の頻度で挟まるのが少々鬱陶しい

### 2/5 — ルール修正しないと

*2024-08-16*

こっちは3.3だめで相手はokはさすがにどうかと

### 4/5 — Please offer a paid version without the ads

*2023-12-27*

Really lovely game, but the ads is really annoying.

### 4/5 — I am a beginner

*2023-12-17*

My sister is so good at it

## Frequently asked questions about The Gomoku (Renju and Gomoku)

### What are the rules of Gomoku?

Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row or Gobang, is a two-player board game where the objective is to be the first to form an unbroken line of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

### How does Renju differ from Gomoku?

Renju is a variant of Gomoku with specific restrictions for the Black player. Black cannot make moves that result in a 3x3 square, a 4x4 square, or a line of six or more stones.

### Can I play Gomoku offline?

Yes, you can play against the AI in Gomoku offline. The app offers 15 difficulty levels, allowing you to practice and improve your skills without an internet connection.

### Is Gomoku suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Gomoku offers 15 difficulty levels, with the lower levels designed for beginners to learn the game and beat the AI. The hint feature can also help new players.

### How can I play against friends in Gomoku?

The app supports Human vs Human games on a single device. This allows you to strengthen your skills by playing directly against friends.

### Does Gomoku have a global ranking system?

Yes, you can compete in Renju Survival Battles and achieve a high score. Your scores can be ranked against other Renju players from around the world.

### What input methods are available for Gomoku?

The app provides three friendly input methods: Zoom, Cursor, and Touch, allowing you to choose the most comfortable way to make your moves.

### How often is Gomoku updated?

The latest version of Gomoku is 2.1.5, last updated on January 27, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.6 — 2026-08-13

Improved the performance of some features.

### 2.1.5 — 2026-01-27

Minor performance improvements

### 2.1.4 — 2023-12-18

Stability improvements

### 2.1.3 — 2023-01-26

Stability improvements

### 2.1.2 — 2022-08-04

Stability improvements

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