Comparison

™ Gomoku vs Stroop Max

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

Head to head
About

™ Gomoku

Experience the classic strategy of Five in a Row on your mobile device. Challenge AI opponents across five difficulty levels or play against friends. Customize your game with various board sizes, piece sets, and a board editor.

Highlights
  • Five difficulty AI levels
  • Save and load games
  • Undo function
  • Custom board editor
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Timer-based gameplay
  • Zoom functionality
Features
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Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row, Now on Your Phone! Explore the timeless strategy of Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, Caro, Omok, Renju, or Gobang. This classic board game, traditionally played on a 15x15 intersection Go board, challenges players to align five stones in an unbroken row to claim victory. Gomoku brings this captivating game right to your phone, retaining the authentic feel of playing with black and white Go pieces. Whether it's family game night or a solo challenge against diverse AI opponents, this mobile version caters to all. With five difficulty levels ranging from Easy to Expert, even the most skilled players will find themselves tested. Each victory in Gomoku is not just a mark of pride but also earns you experience points, increasing from +1 for Easy to a challenging +7 for Expert wins. Key Features: * Convenient Undo function. * Ability to Save and Load games in progress. * A range of AI difficulties, offering five levels to test your skills. * Timer-based gameplay for added excitement. * Custom board editor for a personalized gaming experience. * A variety of board and piece sets to choose from. * Zoom in and out for the best view. * Multiple board sizes for varied gameplay: select from 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, and the classic 15x15. Embrace the free-style version of Gomoku supported in this game, where forming a row of five or more stones leads you to victory. Get ready to enjoy the strategic depth of Gomoku on your phone!"

About

Stroop Max

Features
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Stroop Maxは,色と言葉のズレを見抜いて答える,シンプルだけど奥深い脳トレゲームです. 60秒の制限時間の中で,できるだけ多くの問題に正解してハイスコアを目指します. 問題文の「文字の内容」を選ぶルールなので,表示されている文字色や背景色につられない集中力がカギです. 遊ぶほど判断力,注意力,反応速度が試され,つい「もう1回」と挑戦したくなります. レベルが上がるほど認知的な負荷もアップ. 手軽に遊びたい人から,自己ベスト更新を狙いたい人まで楽しめます. 記録機能もあるので,自分の成長を振り返りながら継続してプレイできます.

Screenshots

™ Gomoku4 screens
Stroop Max3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stroop Max at none against ™ Gomoku's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ™ Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stroop Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
™ Gomoku versus Stroop Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter™ GomokuStroop Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVM Mobile Teamnakamura yusaku

Bugs and requests

™ Gomoku

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect game outcomes
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashing and freezing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More difficulty settings
  • Disable 3-3 rule
  • Larger board size
  • Customizable board and piece styles

Stroop Max

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

™ Gomoku

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
None

Stroop Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ™ Gomoku free?
™ Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stroop Max free?
Stroop Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ™ Gomoku or Stroop Max have ads?
Neither ™ Gomoku nor Stroop Max shows ads.

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