Comparison

HexGomoku vs Speed Trawler

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

Head to head
About

HexGomoku

Features
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HexGomoku is a unique strategic board game played on a hexagonal grid. Two players compete by moving their pieces across the board, trying to align them for victory while managing the innovative Qi (liberty) system. Features: - Hexagonal board with elegant design - Player vs Player and Player vs AI modes - Unique Qi liberty mechanic - pieces need breathing room - Red barrier pieces that must stay connected - Configurable board size (3-6) - Built-in game timer - Undo and reset functionality - Beautiful dark theme with premium aesthetics How to Play: Each turn consists of two moves: first move your own piece, then move a red barrier piece. Your piece needs at least two connected empty neighbors (Qi) to move. The first player to align their pieces in the required pattern wins!

About

Speed Trawler

A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.

Highlights
  • Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
  • Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
  • Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
  • Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
  • Streak multiplier for bonus points
  • Haptic feedback on catches
Features
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?

Screenshots

HexGomoku2 screens
Speed Trawler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexGomoku at none against Speed Trawler's 1. HexGomoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexGomoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexGomoku ships an update every 4 days, Speed Trawler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HexGomoku versus Speed Trawler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexGomokuSpeed Trawler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEIMING GAOWestmidlanders LLC

In-app purchases

None

HexGomoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Trawler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is HexGomoku free?
HexGomoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Trawler free?
Speed Trawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HexGomoku or Speed Trawler have ads?
Speed Trawler shows ads; HexGomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, HexGomoku or Speed Trawler?
HexGomoku ships an update every 4 days, and Speed Trawler every 9 days. Most recently, HexGomoku was updated on October 14, 2026 and Speed Trawler on October 19, 2026.

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