Comparison

Gomoku vs Arrow Amaze

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

Arrow Amaze

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle snake-shaped arrows on a grid. Solve puzzles by tapping the correct arrows to clear paths and reveal hidden images. Offers infinite levels, shape variations, and scoring mechanics for a brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Snake-shaped arrow puzzles
  • Infinite levels with scaling difficulty
  • Shape Challenge Mode with non-square grids
  • Hidden picture reveals
  • Combo multipliers and star ratings
  • Offline play
Features
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Every grid tells a story of tangled arrows, hidden paths, and one perfect sequence waiting to be found. Tap the wrong arrow and you're stuck — tap the right one and watch it glide free with a satisfying whoosh. This is Arrow Amaze, the brain-training logic puzzle game built for thinkers who love a real challenge. SNAKE-SHAPED ARROWS, REAL LOGIC Every arrow spans multiple cells in a winding, snake-like shape. Study the board, trace each arrow's exit path, and figure out which piece can move first. Every puzzle has a solution — finding it is the fun part. LEVELS THAT GROW FOREVER Start on a cozy 9×11 grid and work your way up to sprawling 40×53+ boards. With six difficulty tiers — Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, Master, and Legend — and levels that scale infinitely, you'll never run out of new puzzles to crack. SHAPE CHALLENGE MODE Take a break from squares with 100 bonus levels set on triangles, stars, diamonds, crosses, and hexagons. Same logic, brand-new shapes to outsmart. REVEAL HIDDEN PICTURES Clear arrows to gradually uncover beautiful hidden images, level by level. Every solved board is also a small reward for your eyes. COMBOS, STARS & STREAKS Chain correct moves for up to a 3x score multiplier, earn 1–3 stars per level based on accuracy, lives, and speed, and keep your daily login streak alive for bonus rewards. PLAY YOUR WAY Built-in hints when you're stuck Lives that regenerate over time Resume mid-level exactly where you left off Cozy dark mode for night owls Game Center leaderboards and achievements 100% playable offline — no wifi, no problem Arrow Amaze is wrapped in a warm, elegant look — cream and biscuit backgrounds, terracotta and gold arrows, soft rounded shapes, and a burst of confetti every time you clear a board. It's the kind of puzzle game that's easy on the eyes and hard to put down. Whether you've got five minutes on the bus or an hour to spare, Arrow Amaze turns quiet moments into small victories. It's calm, it's clever, and it never runs out of new ways to surprise you. Download Arrow Amaze now and see how far your logic can take you — one arrow at a time.

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
Arrow Amaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gomoku at 5.0 against Arrow Amaze's 3.7. Gomoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Arrow Amaze's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, 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. Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrow Amaze sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gomoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Amaze 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, Arrow Amaze every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gomoku versus Arrow Amaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomokuArrow Amaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLabNexus LLCMarolean Sagaya Louis

Customer experience

Gomoku

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

Arrow Amaze

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku

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

Arrow Amaze

One-time4
  • 2 Hours Unlimited Lives$0.99
  • 4 Hours Unlimited Lives$1.49
  • 8 Hours Unlimited Lives$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Amaze free?
Arrow Amaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gomoku or Arrow Amaze?
Gomoku is rated higher. Gomoku averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arrow Amaze averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Gomoku or Arrow Amaze have ads?
Arrow Amaze shows ads; Gomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or Arrow Amaze?
Gomoku ships an update every 11 months, and Arrow Amaze every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arrow Amaze on October 24, 2026.

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