Comparison

Gomoku vs Binogic

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

Binogic

Features
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EVERY TILE HAS A REASON Binogic is a calm binary Sudoku built around pattern recognition and pure deduction. Fill each grid with two colors, study what is already there and discover the one move that must come next. Whether you know the format as binary Sudoku, a zero-and-one puzzle or a two-color logic grid, Binogic gives it a focused home with thoughtful teaching and no unnecessary pressure. THREE RULES, ENDLESS DEDUCTIONS • Break up matching runs: a row or column can never contain three identical tiles in a row. • Find the balance: every completed line needs an equal number of both tile states. • Keep every line unique: no completed row or column may duplicate another. There is no arithmetic to calculate and no need to guess. Every correct move follows from the grid. START SMALL. THINK BIGGER. Begin with a quick 4×4 puzzle, then work your way through larger grids up to 12×12. Choose a difficulty that suits the moment, from a short mental reset to a deeper logic challenge. Return each day for a fresh daily puzzle, build your streak and keep track of your progress. Prefer to take your time? Binogic is designed to feel just as satisfying without a clock or pressure. HINTS THAT TEACH When you get stuck, Binogic does more than reveal an answer. A hint draws attention to the relevant tiles and explains the deduction, helping you recognize the same pattern the next time it appears. MADE FOR UNINTERRUPTED PLAY • Fresh daily binary puzzle • Grid sizes from 4×4 to 12×12 • Multiple difficulty levels • Explanatory logic hints • Undo, redo and restart controls • Automatic saving and easy resume • Streaks, statistics and personal progress • Multiple visual themes and accessibility options • Complete offline play ALL PUZZLES. NO PAYWALLS. Every board size, difficulty, hint, daily puzzle and learning feature is available to everyone. Binogic has no advertisements, subscriptions, energy systems or locked puzzle packs. An optional supporter purchase is available for players who want to help fund future improvements. Supporting never provides a gameplay advantage. If you enjoy thoughtful brain teasers, balanced grids and the quiet satisfaction of a conclusion reached through logic, make Binogic part of your daily routine.

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
Binogic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gomoku at 11.0 against Binogic's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Binogic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, Binogic every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Gomoku versus Binogic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomokuBinogic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCAnuj Mishra

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku

One-time1
  • 30 rewards $1.99$1.99
1 purchases

Binogic

One-time1
  • Donate a dollar$0.99

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binogic free?
Binogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gomoku or Binogic have ads?
Neither Gomoku nor Binogic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or Binogic?
Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, and Binogic every 13 months. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on September 27, 2026 and Binogic on October 1, 2026.

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