Tic Tac Toe vs ™ Gomoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic Tac Toe
Enjoy a classic strategy board game experience with this app. Play against friends on the same device, challenge opponents online, or test your skills against the AI. It's a quick and fun pastime for all ages.
- Online multiplayer
- 2 player mode (same device)
- Single player vs AI
- Game Center achievements
- Colorful themes
- Quick matches
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The most easy, fun and stylish Tic Tac Toe so far! Put your finger on the board! Download it now! It's free! What you get: - Play against real people! Online multiplayer or on the same device (2 players mode) - Relax on your own playing single player - Easy to get: just tap and play - Loads of super fun Game Center achievements - Colourful themes - Superb for all age - Kids will love it! Get 3 of your symbol on a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line before your opponent and win. The matches are really quick and easy, perfect for your commuting or while you wait. Tic Tac Toe is another classic for your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, from the creators of Four in a Row and Dots and Boxes. Challenge a friend next to you on the same device or find an opponent online (multiplayer). Or try and beat our well-trained virtual player (single mode against the computer). Tic Tac Toe is completely free. If you love games like Chess, Checkers, Dots and Boxes and Four in a Row and other fun pastimes, you will love TicTacToe. Download it now and start playing immediately. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @outofthebit facebook.com/outofthebit
™ Gomoku
Experience the classic strategy of Five in a Row on your mobile device. Challenge AI opponents across five difficulty levels or play against friends. Customize your game with various board sizes, piece sets, and a board editor.
- Five difficulty AI levels
- Save and load games
- Undo function
- Custom board editor
- Multiple board sizes
- Timer-based gameplay
- Zoom functionality
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Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row, Now on Your Phone! Explore the timeless strategy of Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, Caro, Omok, Renju, or Gobang. This classic board game, traditionally played on a 15x15 intersection Go board, challenges players to align five stones in an unbroken row to claim victory. Gomoku brings this captivating game right to your phone, retaining the authentic feel of playing with black and white Go pieces. Whether it's family game night or a solo challenge against diverse AI opponents, this mobile version caters to all. With five difficulty levels ranging from Easy to Expert, even the most skilled players will find themselves tested. Each victory in Gomoku is not just a mark of pride but also earns you experience points, increasing from +1 for Easy to a challenging +7 for Expert wins. Key Features: * Convenient Undo function. * Ability to Save and Load games in progress. * A range of AI difficulties, offering five levels to test your skills. * Timer-based gameplay for added excitement. * Custom board editor for a personalized gaming experience. * A variety of board and piece sets to choose from. * Zoom in and out for the best view. * Multiple board sizes for varied gameplay: select from 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, and the classic 15x15. Embrace the free-style version of Gomoku supported in this game, where forming a row of five or more stones leads you to victory. Get ready to enjoy the strategic depth of Gomoku on your phone!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ™ Gomoku at none against Tic Tac Toe's shown. Tic Tac Toe's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 53%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Tic Tac Toe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ™ Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tic Tac Toe against 4.5 for ™ Gomoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 53% of ™ Gomoku's.
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 9 months, ™ Gomoku every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe | ™ Gomoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.7K ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | VM Mobile Team |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe
™ Gomoku
User reviews
Tic Tac Toe
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Classic game with a modern twist
- 😊 Enjoyable for all ages
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕹️ AI opponent is too difficult for some users
- 🔌 High battery consumption
™ Gomoku
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕹️ Easy to play
Room to improve
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficulty levels not well-balanced
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 AI too difficult to beat
Bugs and requests
Tic Tac Toe
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and multiplayer issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Crashes when accessing certain app features
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Customizable game boards and themes
- Improved sound effects and animations
™ Gomoku
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect game outcomes
- Unresponsive controls
- Crashing and freezing issues
Requested features
4 requests- More difficulty settings
- Disable 3-3 rule
- Larger board size
- Customizable board and piece styles
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Toe
- TicTacToe Ads Free$1.99
™ Gomoku
- Premium$3.99









