Gomoku.io vs Pente for iMessage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gomoku.io
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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.
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.
- Play directly in iMessage
- Classic Pente gameplay
- Five-in-a-row objective
- Stone capture mechanics
- Automatic move validation
- Game state saved in history
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Gomoku.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pente for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Gomoku.io | Pente for iMessage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mindtwist | Cole Bart Madden |
In-app purchases
Gomoku.io
- Remove ads$1.99
Pente for iMessage
No in-app purchases







