Comparison

Light Renju vs Gomoku(Ai)

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

Head to head
About

Light Renju

This is a Renju game with Japanese rules, designed for advanced players. It offers various play modes including against a computer, local multiplayer, and online network battles with leaderboards and achievements.

Highlights
  • Japanese Renju rules
  • Computer opponent
  • 2 Player mode
  • Game Center Network Battle
  • Leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • In-game messaging
Features
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* It is a Renju game with Japanese rules. The Game is for advanced players. It provides Game Center Network Battle. * Japanese rules: There are certain moves that Black is not allowed to make: Double three, Double four, Overline. PS:The more explanations please refer to the ReadMe of the app or APP Support. * 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.

About

Gomoku(Ai)

Engage in a strategic battle of wits against a sophisticated AI opponent in this intuitive board game. Re-evaluate your moves with an undo function or start fresh with a reset. Customize your experience with an adjustable color scheme.

Highlights
  • Sophisticated AI opponent
  • Undo and reset moves
  • Progress tracking
  • Adjustable color schemes
  • Intuitive interface
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Experience the thrill of strategy and wits with our innovative Gomoku(Ai)! Play as white chess and compete against the sophisticated AI programmed as black chess, in a battle that challenges your mental agility and strategic planning. Every move counts as you try to outsmart the AI opponent. But if you feel like you've made a mistake, worry not! With our undo button, you can take a step back and reevaluate your strategy. Or if you want a fresh start, simply hit the reset button for a clean slate. Our app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. You can easily track your progress with our display function showing the number of chess pieces on the board. This helps you visualize the game and perfect your tactics. We believe that aesthetics matter. That's why our app comes with an adjustable color scheme feature. Choose the color scheme that suits your mood, enjoy the sleek interface, and immerse yourself in the world of Gomoku. Download the Gomoku Game App now and experience a unique blend of excitement, strategy, and intellect. Get ready to play, outwit, and win!

Screenshots

Light Renju4 screens
Gomoku(Ai)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gomoku(Ai) at 69% against Light Renju's 25%. Gomoku(Ai) also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Light Renju's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Light Renju holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gomoku(Ai) has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Light Renju's written reviews are positive against 69% of Gomoku(Ai)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Renju ships an update monthly, Gomoku(Ai) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light Renju versus Gomoku(Ai): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight RenjuGomoku(Ai)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOQiang Chen

Customer experience

Light Renju

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Gomoku(Ai)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Light Renju

No in-app purchases

None

Gomoku(Ai)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Renju free?
Light Renju is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gomoku(Ai) free?
Gomoku(Ai) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light Renju or Gomoku(Ai)?
Light Renju is rated higher. Light Renju averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gomoku(Ai) averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Light Renju or Gomoku(Ai) have ads?
Neither Light Renju nor Gomoku(Ai) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Renju or Gomoku(Ai)?
Light Renju ships an update monthly, and Gomoku(Ai) every 4 months. Most recently, Light Renju was updated on October 17, 2026 and Gomoku(Ai) on October 24, 2026.

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