Light Gomoku vs 中國象棋
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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".
中國象棋
Experience multiple chess variants including Xiangqi, Luqi, and Fanqi. Learn new strategies with the dedicated learning module to improve your game. Enjoy classic gameplay with strategic piece movement to achieve victory.
- Multiple chess variants (Xiangqi, Luqi, Fanqi)
- Strategic piece movement
- Learning module for skill improvement
- Single-player gameplay
- Classic board game experience
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在遊戲過程中,每個棋子都有著自己的走法,玩家通過移動這些棋子進行布局,從而一步步走向勝利。 同時包含象棋、揭棋、翻棋三大玩法,還增加學棋模塊,助力棋友棋力大漲.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Light Gomoku at 4.8 against 中國象棋's 4.0. Light Gomoku also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Light Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 中國象棋 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Light Gomoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.
Light Gomoku ships an update monthly, 中國象棋 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Gomoku | 中國象棋 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHIA HO KUO | 开涛 孙 |
Customer experience
Light Gomoku
中國象棋
In-app purchases
Light Gomoku
- Super Level$1.99
中國象棋
- 免除廣告$0.99
- 大量道具$0.99
- 更多道具$3.99
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- 更多大量道具$9.99









