Comparison

Gomoku vs Relic Rows

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

Head to head
About

Gomoku

A classic strategy board game where players place pieces on a grid to form a line of five. Simple rules offer deep strategic possibilities for all ages.

Highlights
  • 15x15 grid board
  • Place black and white pieces
  • Win by forming a line of five
  • Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal wins
  • Draw if board fills
Features
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Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, is a classic strategy board game that is easy to learn and rewarding to master. Take turns placing black and white stones on a 15×15 board, and be the first to connect five in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line. Play against the AI or enjoy a 2-player battle on the same device. Choose the difficulty, stone color, and first move, with helpful options such as undo, restart, hints, and quick concede.

About

Relic Rows

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Relic Rows is a block puzzle game with a roguelike twist. Drop pieces onto an 8x8 grid, clear rows and columns, and collect 35 mythic relics that change how the game plays. If you love Woodoku, Blockudoku, or 1010 but wish there was more progression and twists, this is for you. FOUR GAME MODES • Adventure: 30 hand-built missions across six mythologies, each one guarded by a curse and rewarding a relic • Ascension: 100 fresh levels every month, the same for every player. Bring your own relic loadout • Quest Rush: endless back-to-back objectives, building a run out of the relics you have unlocked • Classic: pure block puzzle, no timer, chase your high score COLLECT LEGENDARY RELICS Pull from 8 mythologies: Celtic, Norse, Greek, Egyptian, Hindu, Japanese, Slavic, Mayan • Vishnu's Chakra rotates pieces in your hand • Hestia's Fire destroys blocks on demand • Odin's Horn extends your combo streak • Djed Pillar shields you from cursed pieces • Freyja's Tear doubles your score for five moves • Gain XP from every game you play, level up and unlock new rewards! …and more, each transforming the puzzle in a different way. SIX CURSES, ONE PER MYTHOLOGY • Wild Growth sprouts vines into your open space • Samsara reborns cells you just cleared • Anemoi blows blocks across the board • Frozen Blocks must be cracked through three clears • Mummy's Rot marks a block and punishes you if it survives the hand • Corrupted Pieces twist your hand against you GEMS, COMBOS & POWERUPS • Collect red, blue, and green gems scattered across pieces • Build combo multipliers by clearing lines back-to-back • Rotate, destroy, shuffle, and double-score powerups drop as you play SPEND YOUR COINS Coins drop from cleared lines and quest rewards. Spend them in Baba Yaga's hut on Slavic kiss-and-curse relics, or on a premium piece theme. COMPETE Global all-time leaderboards for Classic and Quest Rush. No account, no signup, just your score. RESPECT FOR YOUR TIME • No full-screen ads jumping in between games • No paywalls, no energy timers, no signup • Just a small banner, plus an optional revive video if you want it DESIGNED FOR TRAVEL • Portrait, one-handed play • Smooth drag-and-drop controls • Auto-save: pause anytime, resume exactly where you left off • Plays offline! Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Relic Rows fits in. Perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding before bed. Made with care by Define Reality.

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
Relic Rows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Relic Rows at every 2 weeks against Gomoku's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku ships an update every 3 months, Relic Rows every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gomoku versus Relic Rows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomokuRelic Rows
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer欢 饶Define Reality

In-app purchases

None

Gomoku

No in-app purchases

None

Relic Rows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Rows free?
Relic Rows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gomoku or Relic Rows have ads?
Both Gomoku and Relic Rows show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or Relic Rows?
Gomoku ships an update every 3 months, and Relic Rows every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on October 26, 2026 and Relic Rows on October 24, 2026.

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