Comparison

Gomoku.io vs Pente for iMessage

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

Head to head
About

Gomoku.io

Features
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Gomoku is the classical Five in a Row game. This version uses a 12x16 grid best adapted for modern phones, instead of the traditional 15x15 or 19x19 boards. Against a virtual opponent, play by placing alternatively stones on any empty cell. The winner is the first player to form an unbroken chain of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. The difficulty will automatically adjust the more you play. 12 levels of difficulty are available.

About

Pente for iMessage

Engage in a classic strategy board game directly within your messaging app. Challenge friends and family by placing stones to form five in a row or capture opponent pieces. Enjoy simple rules with deep strategic possibilities, all without leaving your conversations.

Highlights
  • Play directly in iMessage
  • Classic Pente gameplay
  • Five-in-a-row objective
  • Stone capture mechanics
  • Automatic move validation
  • Game state saved in history
Features
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Bring the excitement of Pente to your conversations! This classic strategy board game lets you challenge friends and family right in Messages. HOW TO PLAY: • Place stones on the board to get five in a row • Capture opponent pairs by surrounding them • Win by getting five in a row OR capturing 10 stones • Simple rules, deep strategy FEATURES: • Play directly in iMessage conversations • Beautiful, clean game board • Automatic move validation • Game state saved in message history • Works on iPhone and iPad Perfect for quick games during conversations or longer strategic battles. No separate app needed - everything happens right in Messages! Pente combines the simplicity of tic-tac-toe with the depth of Go. Easy to learn, challenging to master.

Screenshots

Gomoku.io3 screens
Pente for iMessage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pente for iMessage at none against Gomoku.io's 1. Pente for iMessage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Gomoku.io's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.5). On price 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.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pente for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku.io ships an update every 7 months, Pente for iMessage every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gomoku.io versus Pente for iMessage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomoku.ioPente for iMessage
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindtwistCole Bart Madden

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku.io

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Pente for iMessage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gomoku.io free?
Gomoku.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pente for iMessage free?
Pente for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gomoku.io or Pente for iMessage have ads?
Gomoku.io shows ads; Pente for iMessage does not.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku.io or Pente for iMessage?
Gomoku.io ships an update every 7 months, and Pente for iMessage every 2 months. Most recently, Gomoku.io was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pente for iMessage on October 2, 2026.

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