Comparison

Gomoku vs 雀神

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

Head to head
About

Gomoku

Features
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A classic Gomoku app that anyone can enjoy right away. In addition to CPU matches using a traditional custom search engine and online play, we've added a new mode where you battle an open-source AlphaZero-style model. ■ 4 Play Modes ・ Alpha Defense (New Mode): Battle an open-source AlphaZero-style model on a 9x9 board. A new sensation where you survive the AI's attempts to complete five in a row. ・ CPU Match: Play against a custom engine using traditional alpha-beta search (αβ search). Choose from 10 difficulty levels. ・ Network Play: Supports simultaneous matchmaking and URL invitations. ・ Two-Player Match: Gather around a single device and enjoy a match with family or friends. ■ Key Features 【Alpha Defense】 ・ Time Recovery System: The faster you play, the more time you recover. Taking too long drains your bank. ・ Personal Best Records: Track and display your clear count and max survival turns for each difficulty. ・ Rich Visual Effects: Immersive effects including neon glows, shockwaves, screen shakes, and victory fireworks. 【Single Play (CPU Match)】 ・ 10 Difficulty Levels: From beginner to advanced. ・ High-Precision Engine: Implements VCT (Victory by Continuous Threat) algorithm at higher levels. ・ Undo Feature: Take back your last move. 【Network Play】 ・ Simultaneous Match: Play in real-time with players worldwide. ・ Friend Invitation: Send a URL to start a private match. Your opponent can join from a web browser without installing the app. 【Local Match】 ・ Two-Player Play: Take turns on a single device for a head-to-head match.

About

雀神

Features
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麻雀で神々に挑め。 「雀神 -infinity-」は、麻雀×ローグライト×ハクスラを融合した新感覚のビルドクラフトゲームです。 ■ 麻雀で戦うバトル 多彩な役を駆使して神々に挑みましょう。スキルと装備を活用し、大量得点で神を打ち倒せ。ただし火力だけを追い求めれば壊滅は必至。状況に応じてHP/MPを回復する役を選ぶ判断力が求められます。麻雀本来の深い意思決定を体感できます。 ■ 装備で変わるプレイスタイル お札、お守り、特別牌を組み合わせることで、プレイスタイルは劇的に変化します。お札は強力なボーナスを付与しますが戦闘ごとにリセットされます。お守りと特別牌は神々に勝利した証として永続的に手に入ります。 ■ レアドロップを求めて何度でも挑戦 極めて希少かつ強力な装備が存在します。最強のビルドを目指して、何度でも神々に挑みましょう。 ■ 無限の強化 強化に上限はありません。最強の麻雀ビルドを作り上げてください。

Screenshots

Gomoku4 screens
雀神4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 雀神 at every 3 days against Gomoku's every 2 weeks. 雀神 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 雀神 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gomoku ships an update every 2 weeks, 雀神 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gomoku versus 雀神: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomoku雀神
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB384 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerkoji ozonoHiroki Fukumi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gomoku

One-time1
  • Gomoku Pro$0.49
4 purchases

雀神

One-time4
  • 宝石10個$0.99
  • 宝石55個$2.99
  • 広告カット$4.99
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  • 宝石130個$7.99

Questions

Is Gomoku free?
Gomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 雀神 free?
雀神 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gomoku or 雀神 have ads?
Both Gomoku and 雀神 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gomoku or 雀神?
Gomoku ships an update every 2 weeks, and 雀神 every 3 days. Most recently, Gomoku was updated on November 13, 2026 and 雀神 on October 31, 2026.

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