# Gomoku vs Gomoku(Ai)

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.

Both are free to download. Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gomoku(Ai) asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gomoku | Gomoku(Ai) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-professional-version/id1129488743/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomokuai/id6449686713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsan Huang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090691598) | [Qiang Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816120036) |

## What reviewers say

### Gomoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-professional-version/id1129488743)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 rewards $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Gomoku(Ai)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomokuai/id6449686713)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*