Comparison

Star Gomoku vs FlashMindWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Star Gomoku

Features
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This is a smart chess game designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Turn the crown to zoom, drag and pan, and tap to place pieces for precise control. Game Features: β€’ Crown Swipe: Turn the crown to zoom, drag and pan, and tap to place pieces for smooth and accurate control. β€’ Character Play: Experience different play styles with three original AI personalities: Offensive, Defensive, and Balanced. β€’ Detailed Results: Stats by mode, difficulty, and character show wins, total win rate, win rate over the last 10 games, longest winning streak, shortest time, and fewest moves. β€’ Original Design: Nebula gradient and high-contrast chessboard make it clear and pleasing even on a watch. β€’ Detailed Rhythm: Single games last 1–5 minutes, so you can play anytime. Instructions: Click: Tap a dot to place a move (supports secondary confirmation to prevent accidental touches) Spin: Turn the crown to zoom in and out for a closer look at each square Drag: Drag the screen to move the board for easy navigation Modes: Rank (Easy/Normal/Hard) and Character Play (Offense/Defense/Balanced)

About

FlashMindWatch

Features
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Flash Mind Watch is a brain-boosting game designed for spare time. β€’ Super easy gameplay: Just compare the size of the current card with the previous one, and quickly select by sliding left or right. β€’ Brain training: Strive for more correct answers and higher scores within the limited time to activate brain vitality simultaneously. β€’ Play anytime: No complicated learning requiredβ€”open and start playing right away. Whether you're waiting in line, commuting, or taking a short break, you can start the game anytimeβ€”kill time while training your reaction.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Gomoku at every 3 weeks against FlashMindWatch's every 4 months. Star Gomoku also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Star Gomoku costs $0.99 and FlashMindWatch $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Gomoku ships an update every 3 weeks, FlashMindWatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Star Gomoku versus FlashMindWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar GomokuFlashMindWatch
Price$0.99$0.49 β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
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In-app purchases

None

Star Gomoku

No in-app purchases

None

FlashMindWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Gomoku free?
Star Gomoku costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlashMindWatch free?
FlashMindWatch costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star Gomoku or FlashMindWatch have ads?
Neither Star Gomoku nor FlashMindWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Gomoku or FlashMindWatch?
Star Gomoku ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlashMindWatch every 4 months. Most recently, Star Gomoku was updated on October 25, 2026 and FlashMindWatch on October 20, 2026.

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