# Light Gomoku vs The World Go

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The World Go at 52% against Light Gomoku's 0%. Light Gomoku's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The World Go 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Light Gomoku's written reviews are positive against 52% of The World Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light Gomoku ships an update monthly, The World Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Gomoku | The World Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-gomoku/id502015694/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-go/id967144055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIA HO KUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/433588685) | [MasterGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/922399113) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Gomoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-gomoku/id502015694)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Level | $1.99 | one-time |


### The World Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-world-go/id967144055)

Engage in the ancient strategy game of Go with players worldwide. Practice against AI, watch master games, and connect with friends. Features unique board themes and a robust ranking system.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, AI practice modes, Watch master games, Friend match system, Customizable board themes, Automated scoring, User ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Gold 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GO Gold 20 | $6.99 | one-time |
| GO Gold 70 | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Gold 120 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Gomoku free?

Light Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The World Go free?

The World Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Gomoku or The World Go?

Light Gomoku is rated higher. Light Gomoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The World Go averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Light Gomoku or The World Go have ads?

Neither Light Gomoku nor The World Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Gomoku or The World Go?

Light Gomoku ships an update monthly, and The World Go every 2 months. Most recently, Light Gomoku was updated on November 1, 2026 and The World Go on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*