Comparison

Gomoku vs Othello Puzzle

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

Othello Puzzle

Engage in a classic strategy board game with a modern twist. Outsmart sharp AI opponents on an 8x8 grid by strategically flipping discs. Master tactical thinking to dominate the board and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Classic Othello gameplay
  • Strategic disc flipping mechanics
  • Challenging AI opponents
  • 8x8 grid board
  • Tactical thinking required
Features
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Othello Puzzle – The Strategic Mind Challenge brings the classic Othello experience to a whole new level. This isn't just a game of black and white discs – it's a battlefield where every move reshapes the entire board and every decision determines your fate. With elegant, polished gameplay and razor-sharp AI opponents, you'll need to think several moves ahead to dominate the 8x8 grid. Watch as your strategic placements flip entire rows of opponent pieces, turning defeat into victory in a single, brilliant move. This is the ultimate test for strategic masterminds, tactical thinkers, and anyone who craves the thrill of outsmarting their opponent. Can you control the board, anticipate every counter-move, and emerge victorious? The challenge awaits – prove your strategic supremacy!

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
Othello Puzzle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Othello Puzzle at none against Gomoku's 1. Gomoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Othello Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gomoku against 5.0 for Othello Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, Othello Puzzle every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Gomoku versus Othello Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomokuOthello Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCMoritz Berger

Customer experience

Gomoku

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

Othello Puzzle

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku

One-time1
  • 30 rewards $1.99$1.99
None

Othello Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Othello Puzzle free?
Othello Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gomoku or Othello Puzzle?
Gomoku and Othello Puzzle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gomoku or Othello Puzzle have ads?
Othello Puzzle shows ads; Gomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or Othello Puzzle?
Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, and Othello Puzzle every 16 months. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on October 13, 2026 and Othello Puzzle on October 15, 2026.

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