Comparison

Gomoku vs Gomoku(Ai)

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

Head to head
About

Gomoku

This abstract strategy board game challenges players to achieve an unbroken row of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. It offers multiple play modes, including playing against AI or a friend.

Highlights
  • Five in a row gameplay
  • Play against AI
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Computer vs. computer mode
  • Multiple play modes
Features
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Gomoku is an abstract strategy board game. Also called Gobang or Five in a Row, it is traditionally played with Go pieces(black and white stones) on a go board. The rule is black plays first if white did not just win, and plays alternate in placing a stone of their color on an empty space. The winner is the first player to get an unbroken row of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Gomoku- Professional version has four modes to choose : 1. you play first. 2.computer play first. 3.computer v.s. computer 4.you play with your friend

About

Gomoku(Ai)

Engage in a strategic battle of wits against a sophisticated AI opponent in this intuitive board game. Re-evaluate your moves with an undo function or start fresh with a reset. Customize your experience with an adjustable color scheme.

Highlights
  • Sophisticated AI opponent
  • Undo and reset moves
  • Progress tracking
  • Adjustable color schemes
  • Intuitive interface
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Experience the thrill of strategy and wits with our innovative Gomoku(Ai)! Play as white chess and compete against the sophisticated AI programmed as black chess, in a battle that challenges your mental agility and strategic planning. Every move counts as you try to outsmart the AI opponent. But if you feel like you've made a mistake, worry not! With our undo button, you can take a step back and reevaluate your strategy. Or if you want a fresh start, simply hit the reset button for a clean slate. Our app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. You can easily track your progress with our display function showing the number of chess pieces on the board. This helps you visualize the game and perfect your tactics. We believe that aesthetics matter. That's why our app comes with an adjustable color scheme feature. Choose the color scheme that suits your mood, enjoy the sleek interface, and immerse yourself in the world of Gomoku. Download the Gomoku Game App now and experience a unique blend of excitement, strategy, and intellect. Get ready to play, outwit, and win!

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
Gomoku(Ai)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gomoku at 5.0 against Gomoku(Ai)'s 4.0. Gomoku also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Gomoku(Ai)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gomoku(Ai) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gomoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gomoku(Ai) has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, Gomoku(Ai) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gomoku versus Gomoku(Ai): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomokuGomoku(Ai)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsan Huang ChenQiang Chen

Customer experience

Gomoku

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gomoku(Ai)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku

One-time1
  • 30 rewards $1.99$1.99
None

Gomoku(Ai)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gomoku(Ai) free?
Gomoku(Ai) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gomoku or Gomoku(Ai)?
Gomoku is rated higher. Gomoku averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gomoku(Ai) averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Gomoku or Gomoku(Ai) have ads?
Neither Gomoku nor Gomoku(Ai) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or Gomoku(Ai)?
Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, and Gomoku(Ai) every 3 months. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on July 4, 2026 and Gomoku(Ai) on September 6, 2026.

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