Comparison

Light Gomoku vs Gomoku Five in a Row

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

Head to head
About

Light Gomoku

This is a simple and easy-to-play Gomoku game with two core rules: five in a row wins, and six or more in a row loses. It offers multiple play modes, including against a computer, local multiplayer, and online network battles.

Highlights
  • Five in a row to win
  • Six in a row to lose
  • Play against computer
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Online network battles
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Adjustable AI wait time
Features
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* There are only two base rules: 1.The player has only five pieces in a line, which wins the game. 2.The player has six or more than six pieces in a line, which doesn't win the game. * It is a simple Gomoku game. It has no complicated rule and is easy to play. It provides Game Center Network Battle. * The icon below the word "NOW" shows whose turn and the piece used. * To provide the diversified playing methods and different settings below: -Computer- Your opponent is the computer. This is a practice for you. The computer makes the first move. -2 Players- Your opponent is another person. The black player makes the first move. -Network- Game Center matches the two players and computer decides the colors. You can play with all players of the world. (Please join Game Center at first.) -Leaderboards- Game Center saves the result of the games including the wins, draws and defeats of the players, and provides the Leaderboards. -Achievements- Game Center saves the players’ “Points” and provides the achievements. -Audio Switch- Turn on/off audio. -AI Wait Time- Adjust the waiting time of the move of the computer. -Message- Integrate the functions of “Look for a draw”, Resign” and “Play again” and the function of sending message. * The point formula for Achievements: 1 win=3 score, 1 draw=1 score, 1 defeat=-1 score, ten scores=1 point, points=(wins x 3 + draws - defeats) / 10 * The player who exits game before game over loses the game at the network mode. * The more explanations please refer to the Readme of the app or APP Support. * We add the FAQ, please refer to "Readme". * We add a description of the message function in "Readme" and need your comments for the text of new message, please refer to "Readme".

About

Gomoku Five in a Row

A classic strategic board game where players aim to connect five stones in a row. Choose between Normal or Renju modes with adjustable difficulty levels and utilize hints and reviews to improve your skills. Daily challenges offer complex puzzles to test your mastery.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Normal and Renju
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Hint and review functions
  • Daily challenges
  • Classic UI design
  • Soothing music
Features
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What is Gomoku? Gomoku is a classic strategic board game in which players choose to hold a black or white stone and try to connect five stones in a row. The game is also known as Caro, Omok or Gobang. How to play? The rules of Gomoku are very simple. If you land five stones of the same color in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, you win. How to operate? Before placing your stone on the right drop point of the puzzle board, your strategical and logical moves are required. Features 1. Different Rules Gomoku has both Normal mode (free-style) and Renju mode. In normal mode, you can win by satisfying five or more stones in a row with no restrictions. If you are a professional player or enthusiast, you can try Renju mode with some specific restrictions, it's harder but it's more interesting. 2. Difficulty Levels You can experience three difficulty levels in each mode: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Challenge yourself and become a Gomoku master! 3. Functions Use hint if you get stuck or when you're not sure where to drop your stone. Review function allows you to better summarize and analyze your game process. 4. Challenges Daily Challenges provide you with some complicated puzzles. Solve them to improve your skills! 5. Classic and clear UI design 6. Smoothing music Wish you have good time and become a Gomoku master! Have fun playing this addictive game while killing time!

Screenshots

Light Gomoku3 screens
Gomoku Five in a Row4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gomoku Five in a Row at none against Light Gomoku's 1. Light Gomoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Light Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gomoku Five in a Row asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Light Gomoku against 4.8 for Gomoku Five in a Row. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Gomoku ships an update monthly, Gomoku Five in a Row every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Gomoku versus Gomoku Five in a Row: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight GomokuGomoku Five in a Row
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOTOKYO KYOKUJOY LLC

Customer experience

Light Gomoku

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Gomoku Five in a Row

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Gomoku

One-time1
  • Super Level$1.99
None

Gomoku Five in a Row

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Gomoku free?
Light Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gomoku Five in a Row free?
Gomoku Five in a Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light Gomoku or Gomoku Five in a Row?
Light Gomoku and Gomoku Five in a Row are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Light Gomoku or Gomoku Five in a Row have ads?
Gomoku Five in a Row shows ads; Light Gomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Gomoku or Gomoku Five in a Row?
Light Gomoku ships an update monthly, and Gomoku Five in a Row every 3 months. Most recently, Light Gomoku was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gomoku Five in a Row on October 24, 2026.

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