Gomoku∙5 vs EaseScore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gomoku∙5
Engage in a classic abstract strategy board game where players aim to be the first to create an unbroken chain of five stones. Enjoy multiple game modes, including against AI or with friends.
- Human vs. computer mode
- Human vs. human mode
- Play with friends via iMessage
- Five AI difficulty levels
- Universal app support
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Gomoku, also called Gobang or FIR(Five in a Row), is an abstract strategy board game. It is traditionally played with black and white stones on a Go board, using 15×15 grid intersections. Players alternate turns placing a stone of their color on an empty intersection. The winner is the first player to form an unbroken chain of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Features: 1. Support both human vs. computer mode and human vs. human mode. 2. Support play with friends via iMessage 3. Universal application supporting iPad, iPhone and iPod. 4. Five levels of AI. Please enjoy it.
EaseScore
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EaseScore helps to keep track of your score for games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EaseScore at none against Gomoku∙5's shown. EaseScore also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Gomoku∙5's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Gomoku∙5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EaseScore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gomoku∙5 ships an update every 3 months, EaseScore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gomoku∙5 | EaseScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (637 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 637 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 春 李 | Kwang Chin Lee |
Bugs and requests
Gomoku∙5
Reported bugs
2 issues- 🐛 Omok on iPhone, Bingo on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Renju rule in-app purchase not functional
Requested features
3 requests- Weaker AI opponents
- 9 and 13 grid versions
- Explanation of how to play/tutorial
EaseScore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gomoku∙5
- Gomoku 5 Full Pack$2.99
EaseScore
- Upgrade to Pro$1.99
Questions
Is Gomoku∙5 free?
Is EaseScore free?
Do Gomoku∙5 or EaseScore have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gomoku∙5 or EaseScore?
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