Thrive Board Game vs HexGomoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive Board Game
A two-player abstract strategy board game that reinvents classic gameplay with unique piece building and over 100 variable setups. Experience strategic depth with AI opponents, pass-and-play, and an innovative augmented reality mode.
- Abstract strategy gameplay
- Play vs AI
- Pass and Play mode
- Over 100 variable setups
- Augmented Reality Mode
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A board game for two players where beauty meets strategy. Your purpose is not simply to endure, but to Thrive. Build your own chess piece with classic abstract strategy game-play, reinvented. * Play vs AI * Pass and Play * Over 100 variable setups * Augmented Reality Mode
HexGomoku
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HexGomoku is a unique strategic board game played on a hexagonal grid. Two players compete by moving their pieces across the board, trying to align them for victory while managing the innovative Qi (liberty) system. Features: - Hexagonal board with elegant design - Player vs Player and Player vs AI modes - Unique Qi liberty mechanic - pieces need breathing room - Red barrier pieces that must stay connected - Configurable board size (3-6) - Built-in game timer - Undo and reset functionality - Beautiful dark theme with premium aesthetics How to Play: Each turn consists of two moves: first move your own piece, then move a red barrier piece. Your piece needs at least two connected empty neighbors (Qi) to move. The first player to align their pieces in the required pattern wins!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HexGomoku at Free against Thrive Board Game's $1.99. HexGomoku also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 42 months). Thrive Board Game's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). On ads, 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
HexGomoku is free to download; Thrive Board Game costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thrive Board Game ships an update every 42 months, HexGomoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrive Board Game | HexGomoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | WEIMING GAO |
In-app purchases
Thrive Board Game
No in-app purchases
HexGomoku
No in-app purchases
