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 game of Tic Tac Toe with multiple gameplay modes. Challenge the computer with two difficulty levels or play against a friend. This simple yet engaging game offers hours of fun for players of all ages.
- Classic Tic Tac Toe gameplay
- Play against computer (two modes)
- Play against a friend
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Engaging for all ages
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It is a very simple roundabout game. There are three modes. (1) vs. Computer 1 You are ahead. (2) vs. Computer 2 You are in the back. (3) vs. Friend You can play with your friends.
™ 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 rating: ™ Gomoku at 4.5 against Tic Tac Toe's 3.0. ™ Gomoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
™ Gomoku holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Gomoku has 3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Tic Tac Toe's written reviews are positive against 53% of ™ Gomoku's.
Tic Tac Toe ships an update every 12 months, ™ Gomoku every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Toe | ™ Gomoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 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, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naia Inc. | VM Mobile Team |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Toe
™ Gomoku
User reviews
Tic Tac Toe
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Classic Tic Tac Toe gameplay
- 👍 Fun with friends (two-player mode)
- 👍 Free to download
- 👍 Low memory usage
Room to improve
- 😞 Impossible to beat computer (COM)
- 😞 Computer AI is predictable/repetitive
- 😞 Game is boring/not interesting
- 😞 Frequent ads
- 😞 Draws are common
™ 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- Ads appear unexpectedly
- Two-player mode has win condition errors
- Game is glitched, doesn't register wins
Requested features
5 requests- Make computer AI harder
- Add more game modes
- Online multiplayer option
- Update to fix bugs
- Remove ads or offer ad-free version
™ 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
- Advertisement-free$0.99
™ Gomoku
- Premium$3.99
