Comparison

Simply Gomoku HD vs 陸軍棋大戰Online

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

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About

Simply Gomoku HD

Engage in a classic strategy game where the goal is to be the first to form an unbroken row of five pieces. Challenge friends or the AI on a 15x15 board with intuitive controls and helpful features like unlimited undo.

Highlights
  • Play against computer or friends
  • Standard 15x15 board
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Unlimited undo moves
  • Clean graphics
  • Multitask support
Features
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Most popular Gomoku game on iOS, over 1 million worldwide downloads. Highest ranking: #1 in China, #1 in Korea, #4 in Japan... Turn your iPad into a Gomoku game board and challenge your friends or the iPad in this fun to play strategy game. The rule is simple, be the first to get an unbroken row of five pieces horizontally, vertically or diagonally to win the game. But like any strategy game with simple rules, good offense-defense balance is the key to win. Gomoku is originated from China (五子棋) and popular in Japan (五目並べ), Korea (오목) and all over the world. It is also known as Renju, Gobang, Connect 5 or Five in a row. Game Features - Play against the computer or play with friends - Standard 15x15 board - Intuitive touch control - Unlimited undo moves - Multitask support - Clean and neat graphics - Nice music and sound effect Please send your feedbacks to help us improve this game. Follow us on twitter: @simplygame Or email us directly: simplygamesupport@gmail.com

About

陸軍棋大戰Online

This is an exciting online board game that tests your skill and luck. The objective is to capture the opponent's flag by strategically deploying and maneuvering your hidden pieces. It's a classic game suitable for all ages, offering a fun and challenging strategic experience.

Highlights
  • Online real-time multiplayer battles
  • Cross-platform play
  • Real-time global leaderboards
  • Supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese
  • Simple design and easy operation
  • Beautiful graphics and sound effects
Features
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《陸軍棋大戰Online》是一隻十分刺激的軍棋對戰遊戲, 考驗你的技巧及運氣, 是老少咸宜的經典遊戲! 陸軍棋,又稱陆战棋,簡稱軍棋,先奪得對方軍旗者為勝。4人版的陸軍棋,可以藉著兩兩合作的默契及戰略,讓遊戲更多變化,增加刺激! 陸軍棋最終目的是攻佔對方的軍旗,由於棋子都是覆蓋著,因此在佈署、進攻及防守時都有其學問,需要彼此的觀察及邏輯以取得最後勝利,是一個相當好玩的策略益智遊戲 ! 遊戲特色: - 支援網上真人對戰 - 支援跨平台對戰 - 實時排行榜,挑戰全球玩家 - 支援繁簡中文 - 設計簡單,操作容易 - 精美畫面及音效 希望大家家庭,朋友,兒童都會喜歡這個 軍棋 Online ! 如有任何建議, 請隨時聯絡我們 Email: support+armym@sohomob.com 立即成為Facebook粉絲 ! http://www.facebook.com/pages/SohoMob/199496160073425 Twitter關注我們: http://twitter.com/sohomob 網址: http://www.sohomob.com

Screenshots

陸軍棋大戰Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simply Gomoku HD at none against 陸軍棋大戰Online's shown. Simply Gomoku HD also leads on iOS requirement (3.2 vs 15.0). 陸軍棋大戰Online's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Simply Gomoku HD against 4.1 for 陸軍棋大戰Online. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 60 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Gomoku HD ships an update every 2 months, 陸軍棋大戰Online every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simply Gomoku HD versus 陸軍棋大戰Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Gomoku HD陸軍棋大戰Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (78 ratings) — better4.1 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings78 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer展农 方SOHOMOB LIMITED

Customer experience

Simply Gomoku HD

All ratings80 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral15.3%
Negative28.8%

陸軍棋大戰Online

All ratings60 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral17.9%
Negative26.9%

Bugs and requests

Simply Gomoku HD

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game locks up after match ends
  • Game won't start a new one after losing
  • Game freezes
  • AI anticipates every move (perceived as cheating)
  • Game doesn't respond
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  • AI says you lost too early
  • 3-3 move forbidden for user but not AI

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to configure forbidden moves (e.g., 3-3)
  • Difficulty level settings
  • Display win/loss records
  • Ability to study board after loss
  • Make AI stronger
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  • Make AI weaker
  • Allow placing pieces on any intersection
  • Remove ads

陸軍棋大戰Online

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simply Gomoku HD

No in-app purchases

None

陸軍棋大戰Online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Gomoku HD free?
Simply Gomoku HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 陸軍棋大戰Online free?
陸軍棋大戰Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Gomoku HD or 陸軍棋大戰Online?
Simply Gomoku HD is rated higher. Simply Gomoku HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while 陸軍棋大戰Online averages 4.1 from 60 ratings.
Do Simply Gomoku HD or 陸軍棋大戰Online have ads?
陸軍棋大戰Online shows ads; Simply Gomoku HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply Gomoku HD or 陸軍棋大戰Online?
Simply Gomoku HD ships an update every 2 months, and 陸軍棋大戰Online every 3 months. Most recently, Simply Gomoku HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and 陸軍棋大戰Online on November 6, 2026.

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