Comparison

Network6 vs Gaia Project

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

Head to head
About

Network6

Features
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Network6 is a board game played with Black and White pieces, you may - single play against the computer - double play with another player on the same screen - play against another player on the WIFI network - play against another player on Game Center over the Internet Each player has 10 pieces of its own color (Black or White) to put on the 8x8 board. Black has the top row, bottom row goal areas; and White has the left column and right column goal areas. The first player who can establish a network linking its two goal areas wins the game. A network is a series of six of more pieces that starts from one goal areas and ends in the other. Each consecutive pair of pieces in the series are joined to each other along either horizontal, vertical or diagonal straight paths. An opponent's piece placed in any cell on the path between the two pieces breaks the path. Although more than one piece may be placed in a goal area, a network can only be made with a starting piece in one goal area and an ending piece in the other goal area. A network cannot utilize pieces from the same goal area. A network cannot go through a piece more than once. A network cannot go through a piece without turning. Paths that has no change in direction cannot be part of the network . The players alternate taking turns, with White moving first. Rules of legal play are: - The four corners are not played - Cannot place a piece into a cell that is already taken - The opponent's goal areas are off-limits - Cannot place a piece into a cell that would result in three or more of its own color pieces form adjacent cluster. A group of three pieces form a cluster if one of them is adjacent (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) to the other two. Each player takes turns to place the pieces on the board. If neither player has won when all 20 pieces are on the board, each play takes turn to move a piece to another cell, subject to the same restrictions. A player must make a move to a different cell. Lifting a piece may unblock a connection between opponent pieces. If after the piece is placed at the new location, it breaks the network at some other point, the opponent does not win. However, if the move completes a network for the opponent, the player making the move loses, even if that move causes both players to complete the network. Click on the 'Info' button in the game will display the above documentation. There is also a demo mode that demonstrates the game play. The practice mode, available for single and double player games, is another good way to learn the game. In that mode, clicking on the 'Idea' button will make a move for you.

About

Gaia Project

Embark on a strategic journey to colonize the galaxy by mastering terraforming. Each of the 14 unique factions has distinct environmental needs, driving the need to adapt planets for survival. This is the official digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game.

Highlights
  • 14 unique factions
  • Peaceful galactic colonization
  • Terraforming mechanics
  • Adaptable environmental needs
  • Official digital board game adaptation
Features
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In Gaia Project, each player controls one of 14 factions striving to peacefully colonize the Terra Mystica galaxy. Each faction has different environmental needs to survive on a planet. These needs have led the factions to master terraforming, enabling them to make different planet types habitable for themselves. This is the official digital version of the board game Gaia Project by Feuerland Verlag. Minimum RAM: 3 GB Recommended RAM: 4 GB Gaia Project is a graphics-heavy board game with advanced AI opponents. Your gameplay speed and AI strength may be limited with older devices.

Screenshots

Network64 screens
Gaia Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Network6 at $0.99 against Gaia Project's $9.99. Gaia Project's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Network6 costs $0.99 and Gaia Project $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network6 ships an update every 38 months, Gaia Project monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network6 versus Gaia Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork6Gaia Project
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating—4.0 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB371 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPOKDIGIDICED

In-app purchases

None

Network6

No in-app purchases

None

Gaia Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network6 free?
Network6 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gaia Project free?
Gaia Project costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network6 or Gaia Project have ads?
Neither Network6 nor Gaia Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network6 or Gaia Project?
Network6 ships an update every 38 months, and Gaia Project monthly. Most recently, Network6 was updated on August 12, 2026 and Gaia Project on September 23, 2026.

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